Planner / Buyer Job Description
Planner / buyer
provides guidance to Buyers and offshore teams on Supply Chain functions as well as MRP/ Oracle applications.
Planner / Buyer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Accountable for maintaining the integrity of MRP planning parameters (costing lot size, lead times, days of supply)
Write, manage, and update component planning rules and drive cost and cycle time reduction with supplier base using Six Sigma methodology
Demand analysis for executing MRP Signals such pull-ins, push-outs, cancellations
Provide material support through communications with suppliers and placing purchase orders according to MRP requirements
Analyze, understand, and convert MRP messages to raw material purchase orders and plans to meet production / forecast demand
Production planning and detailed schedule coordination with the manufacturing department and third party suppliers producing products on behalf of the Company
Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of purchasing and planning master data for assigned materials and products (ex
Purchase manufacturing aids for all product lines
Inventory Management - Understand and maintain the minimum necessary raw materials and finished goods inventory and report on the status of inventory levels against inventory targets
Maintain accurate item master data lead times, batch size, safety stock target, to ensure 100% system data accuracy at all times
Planner / Buyer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Planner / Buyer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: APICS, CPIM, CPM, CPSM, ISM, C.P.M, NAPM, CSCP, MAPICS, ACGPS
Education for Planner / Buyer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the planner / buyer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Business, Engineering, Education, Management, Manufacturing, Business/Administration, Supply Chain Management, Technical, Finance, Operations Management
Skills for Planner / Buyer
Desired skills for planner / buyer include:
Material requirements planning
Market and economic indicators
Practices and procurement procedures
Media buying software
Planning
ERP systems
Excel
Oracle r12 EBS platform and services
MRP
Oracle r12 EBS platforms and services
Desired experience for planner / buyer includes:
Initiates, sponsors and implements change
Develops self and others, by building on strengths and addressing weaknesses
Report on a regular basis to various sources on project progress, cost savings, improving Vendor and Partner initiatives
Proactively seek out, assess and deliver cost and lead-time reduction opportunities and supply chain solutions
Support cost estimate and quotation process on potential business and new products
Management of supplier performance including vendor reviews, to include on time performance, quality issues, communication effectiveness, cost reduction and process improvement
Planner / Buyer Examples
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a planner / buyer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for planner / buyer
- Generate and issue reports to other groups to advise of deviations in delivery dates and other changes to plan
- Review reports and other documentation to ensure the accuracy of reported inventory levels
- Perform value analysis
- Negotiate with new or existing suppliers to establish competitive contracts and agreements
- Responsible for sourcing year over year cost savings
- Communicate with suppliers, both via phone and e-mail, to ensure on time delivery lead time accuracy
- Monitors and evaluates supplier performance
- Assist in establishing reporting and paperwork requirements to advance, delay or cancel previously scheduled materials and coordinate all supplier requirements and action plans with other departments
- Analyze inventory vs
- Studies market prices and trends, engineering developments, and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities
Qualifications for planner / buyer
- BA/BS in Business Management or related area required
- 2 years scheduling experience and 2-4 years of production-related purchasing experience
- Strong analytical and communication skills needed
- Proficiency in spreadsheet and database applications, general word processing, and MS Outlook capability
- Familiarity with production applications and process required
- Knowledge of process and project management
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a planner / buyer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for planner / buyer
- Control the levels of inventory on an assigned group of parts/products by ensuring planning parameters are accurately maintained in the ERP system
- Attend product development, planning and production meetings as required
- Create & execute procurement plans ensuring all parts are delivered to specification at negotiated price to allow on time release of the Master Production Schedule
- Manage inventory for assigned parts portfolio, aligning material input to support customer requirements while financial inventory objectives are accomplished (safety stock calculation / Make vs
- Expedite production or purchase orders that are needed in less than the normal lead time to improve the shortfall between the current plan and requirements to meet or exceed customer expectations
- Facilitate Engineering change requests (ECR & ECO) implementation and items non-conformance resolution
- Identify and react to short term material plans that do not meet customer requirements
- Identify and drive process improvements to reduce lead time and inventory levels, and improve supplier on time delivery
- Create purchase orders from approved requisitions for raw materials, facility and MRO items into purchase orders
- Creates, reschedules, expedites and cancels purchase orders in the system as needed to maintain accurate performance reports
Qualifications for planner / buyer
- Previous purchasing experience in a commercial HVAC, automotive or industrial equipment OEM is preferred
- Minimum of 2 years experience in planner/buyer function is required
- Strong Data management & manipulation skills are essential
- Strong interpersonal skills to act with a range of people from executives to end-user are desired
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills are desired
- Must work well independently & as a team player with professionalism and integrity
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a planner / buyer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for planner / buyer
- Responsible for site-level Master Data Coordination (MDO/MDC) and provides support and leadership to product activation process
- Follow all GMP, regulatory, and ISO guidelines including Company policies and departmental procedures
- Demonstrates understanding of key local and global regulations affecting the business and assures compliance with those regulations
- Provision of rolling forecast incl
- Participation in Service Council, OOS follow-up, Site review, Quality board, inventory council, Risk Management Board, S&OP, AOP, LBE, production meeting
- Monitors forecast, customer orders for unexpected changes and revises plans as required
- Manage and direct shipping and receiving personnel Material Control Coordinator
- Monitor and expedite open orders and manage open orders, as necessary
- Work closely with Finance to ensure invoices discrepancy resolution and continuous improvement of document flow
- Work closely with supply base to ensure successful order confirmations
Qualifications for planner / buyer
- Conduct business in a co-operative and ethical manner in accordance with UTC Corporate guidelines to achieve departmental and company business objectives as defined by management
- Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of related education and experience
- 1 – 3 years of experience as Buyer/Planner/Scheduler or equivalent combination of related education and experience
- Experience in production and inventory control
- Knowledge of commonly used procurement concepts, practices, and procedures
- Knowledge of GMP, QA/QC procedures and vendor management/qualification as they relate to the life science industry
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a planner / buyer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for planner / buyer
- Review inventory levels, excess/obsolete reports, and modifies inventory-planning programs to ensure profitable operation of Company
- Understand interaction of production scheduling and materials flow to achieve required customer delivery
- Timely and precise processing of purchase orders
- Review, update and maintain replenishment systems
- Establish and maintain cost reduction, lead time reduction and inventory reduction programs with suppliers to support company goals
- Communication with engineering and quality assurance to interpret and establish technical requirements
- Provide solutions for procurement issues that impact production scheduling
- Train associates on use of replenishment tools
- Maintains a safe working environment by compliance with state and federal safety regulations
- Revise and reschedule orders to meet production requirement
Qualifications for planner / buyer
- You dispose of good negotiating/communication/presentation skills, good interpersonal and influencing skills
- Experienced with MRP, DRP and MPS systems
- MRP driven environment, demand based manufacturing, team based problem solving, required
- Experience negotiating contracts, developing and working with inventory management strategies and systems, required
- New product development release and product obsolescence, preferred
- This position functions in a normal office environment that requires the ability to interface with standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, fax, telephones, Position will spend periods of time sitting, standing, walking, , as part of the normal conduct of daily business
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of planner / buyer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for planner / buyer
- Develops and maintains long-term productive relationships with vendors
- Researches and evaluates material usage then establishes ordering criteria to assure adequate but not excessive inventory on hand
- Analyze appropriate information and data in order to prepare schedules, plans and forecasts
- Create capacity plans which meet business targets and optimize manufacturing efficiency and costs
- Assess existing capacity and draw up forecasts based on future plans for demand
- Analyze specifications and capacity and undertake appropriate calculations to estimate job requirements, in terms of labor, tools, materials and resources
- Continually monitor and review plans and make appropriate adjustments in the event of changes and unforeseen circumstances
- Reconcile variances from original plans and maintain a view of actual against forecast projections
- Update Oracle system for communication of order progress
- Monitor ERP Ordering system and make decisions based on current demand patterns
Qualifications for planner / buyer
- Medium-High knowledge Level in Excel Software
- Have experience with SAP / Oracle system (Desirable)
- Must be willing and able to travel international and domestic by all forms of transportation
- Four (4) to six (6) years of combined Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, Planning, and Product Management experience
- Proficient in MS Excel (including pivot tables), MS Access, and MS PowerPoint, AS400 and Oracle
- 3-5 years or more years of purchasing/materials management experience in a manufacturing environment