Senior Buyer

gategroup•Newark, NJ

17d

About The Position

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. "The Senior Planner Regional Supply Chain is part of the Regional Supply Chain Planning team. This position provides materials planning support to assigned catering units and ensures that they have raw materials required for daily production requirements. Activities include reviewing demand plans, setting inventory policies and placing purchase orders with suppliers to fulfill unit and/or network requirements. The planner must analyze material requirements and plan to meet service objectives while also balancing inventory related financial targets. They must be able to navigate and leverage ERP and MRP systems as well as ad hoc tools to make these daily tactical decisions. The individual must be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the field and headquarters organization. The Senior Planner provides on-boarding and training support for regional planners, local buyers and unit materials management. "

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management or related field required
3 Years experience with material purchasing, forecasting, supply chain management
Experience in planning and replenishment flows within food management industry
Knowledge of supply chain management within the airline industry
Advanced capabilities with Microsoft Excel, Word and Access
Functional knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and MRP planning processes.
Knowledge of supply chain programs and the ability to manage project execution of these programs.
Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skill
Must be detailed oriented
Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Willing to learn and implement new processes and procedures.
Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated ability to lead projects, influence change and manage teams.
Excellent communication skills, both written & oral
Strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of statistical software a plus
APICS Certification a plus

Responsibilities

Plans and purchases products designated for use in catering/production, replenishment and sales to customers.
Analyzes inventory to ensure consistency with production plan and company inventory policies.
Consolidates and analyzes unit Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) requirements for use in Material Resource Planning (MRP) process.
Sets, monitors and adjusts planning parameters as required.
Generates purchase orders in adherence with safety stock policies to ensure product is available through the supply chain to meet consumption requirements.
Monitors menus and meal cycle changes for materials requirements. Checks the accuracy of information received from the responsible unit(s).
Manages the cross functional flow of data to support demand and supply planning execution at all stages of the product life cycle (Phase In, Current, Phase Out, Obsolete)
Works closely with vendors, procurement, commercial and field operations to address and resolve issues.
Communicates issues and provides timely solutions for product availability issues. Conducts investigations as needed to determine root cause for issues as well as measuring the financial impact.
Participates in new product introduction / cycle change process to ensure successful launch.
Collaborates with procurement, finance, and operations to suggest, align on, and implement inventory policies that meet the Company’s performance objectives.
Works directly with Unit GMs and unit supply chain/operations teams to achieve service objectives, financial targets and to resolve materials issues.
Provides support to unit to troubleshoot stock variance, actual vs. theoretical usage variances and general issue resolution.
Participates in Weekly Materials Management Meetings to review KPIs related unit performance and process compliance.
Monitors units to ensure that an accurate food, beverage and controllable materials inventory is kept.
Other duties as assigned