Sr. Buyer/Planner [Santa Ana]

Iteris•Santa Ana, CA

22h•$97,500 - $108,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Buyer Planner will play a critical role in the procurement and planning of electronic components to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, Iteris is dedicated to supporting the transportation sector, reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, this role requires strategic and detailed-oriented professional who can handle supplier relationships, optimize inventory, and drive cost-effective purchasing strategies in alignment with the organizations goals.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field required
Requires knowledge and understanding of ERP systems
Over five years of purchasing/planning experience in electronic and/or electro-mechanical manufacturing
Must be able to work in a cross-functional environment
Able to manage several tasks simultaneously
Verbal and written communication skills
Organizational, listening, and problem-solving skills
Mathematics and analytical skills
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Leadership skills and traits
Technology literate

Nice To Haves

APICS Certification a plus
Oracle Fusion ERP experience is preferred
Focus on Production Planning is preferred

Responsibilities

Create and manage the master production schedule (MPS) to conform to planned revenue, capacity levels, as well as planned monthly shipping goals
Purchase of direct materials and equipment to meet the needs of our Customers
Release of materials from blanket orders to support manufacturing schedules
Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to ensure favorable outcomes for Iteris
Plan, control, and prepare the final assembly schedule (FAS) based on backlog and actual bookings
Support Supply Management goals for inventory levels, cycle times and turns while maintaining adequate inventory to satisfy customer demands
Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, Production, Sales/Marketing, Shipping and Receiving and QA to ensure best practices of material and information flow throughout supply chain
Evaluate MRP results and manage MRP exception messages in a manner that support the production schedule and customer needs
Release, track, process and close planned orders
Place material requisitions and purchase orders as required to support manufacturing production plans
Analyze and control inventory in accordance with inventory policies and within inventory turnover targets
Work on continuously improving product lead-time, on-time delivery, reducing WIP inventory, reducing finished goods and raw material inventory
Review and maintain master data attributes such as lead-time, procurement types, planning strategies, MRP types, lot size, safety stock, and planner/buyer/scheduler codes to ensure that MRP suggestions are based on accurate data
Assist with and perform cycle counts and develop countermeasures for any deficiencies
Understand and reduce work order variances, especially those related to materials, and work with the cross-functional team to reduce and eliminate variances
Work with the cross-functional team and management to continuously improve inventory controls, scheduling strategies, and ordering policies to drive optimal inventory levels
Support annual productivity improvements in the form of cost reductions and other objectives of the Purchasing Department
Proactively drive supplier related issues to closure
Monitor supplier performance, prepare and submit forecasts, and ensure the facility has all materials necessary to operate efficiently
Schedule and expedite deliveries as required to meet customer demands. Identify problem areas that impact delivery and quality performance and initiate corrective actions
Maintain mutually beneficial long-term relationships with assigned suppliers in an effort to foster continuous improvement and feedback. This includes following the Company’s Service’s Code of Business Conduct