Purchasing Planner

Employee Magnets•Grapevine, TX

About The Position

The Purchasing Planner creates and tracks manufacturer orders based on requests from material planners and analysts. The role works with the warehouse team to prioritize and complete escalated customer backorders, and reviews and resolves invoice discrepancies before payment is scheduled. The position also supports warehouse efficiency, positive communication, and a healthy and safe work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a business-related major.
Ability to work with and analyze large amounts of data.
Ability to establish positive working relationships with internal customers.
Willingness to take direction and work independently.
Demonstrated success delivering supply and materials management solutions.
End-to-end supply chain knowledge.
Ability to work in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
Experience using ERP and forecasting systems.
Self-motivation, strong analytical skills, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to organize and categorize work priorities clearly to complete work.
Critical analysis and complex problem-solving skills.
Ability to tolerate moderate to high noise levels in a warehouse environment.
Ability to walk for extended periods and walk within facilities, reach above shoulder height, bend or stoop below the waist, and perform repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements.
Ability to lift objects weighing approximately up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related experience is preferred.
English and Mandarin bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create manufacturer orders and transfer tickets for each manufacturing operation required to produce a product.
Meet with Production Control to determine the sequencing and priority of manufacturing operations.
Process local purchase requests and orders.
Review and validate vendor invoices before sending them to Finance.
Work with the CN Buying team to resolve purchase order, sales order, and invoice discrepancies.
Work with the warehouse team to prioritize and complete escalated customer backorders.
Maintain an organized and smoothly operating warehouse process.
Support open feedback and two-way communication at all levels.
Help maintain a positive work environment and support company culture.
Foster a healthy and safe work environment focused on associate well-being.