Sr Planner Buyer (Remote)

Cengage Group•Virtual US MA, MA

4d•$67,000 - $107,200•Remote

About The Position

Cengage Group is hiring a Sr. Planner Buyer to support their Global Supply Chain team. This role is responsible for scheduling stock replenishment, monitoring customer back orders, collaborating with various teams on forecasts, profitability, and product specifications, and managing excess stock levels. The role also involves procurement of finished goods, ensuring timely deliveries, resolving supplier issues, expediting jobs, and coordinating with distribution centers and cost accounting.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience as a planner-buyer.
Proficiency with Excel, Oracle JD Edwards, SAP, or other ERP systems.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of book manufacturing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

Schedule stock replenishment based on forecasts, vendor capacity, and manufacturing specs to maintain industry standard fill rates and turns.
Monitor customer back orders and initiate manufacturing as required.
Collaborate with the Forecast Manager to review and refine forecasts.
Coordinate with finance business managers on profitability concerns.
Schedule work orders with the distribution center to assemble kits.
Manage excess stock levels to align with company goals.
Align with content teams on new product specs and dates.
Complete procurement of finished goods from global manufacturers.
Ensure timely deliveries from vendors or internal shops.
Resolve issues with suppliers regarding costing, specs, and delivery.
Expedite jobs and arrange drop shipments when needed.
Collaborate with the distribution center to address receipt issues.
Work with cost accounting to finalize orders.