Buyer / Planner

Buyer / Planner

We are seeking a driven and experienced Buyer / Planner ready to take on a dynamic role in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment. This position plays a critical part in executing purchase orders and managing strategic sourcing initiatives aimed at reducing costs, optimizing inventory levels, and supporting daily production and on-time delivery (OTD) goals. In addition to procurement responsibilities, this role will lead production planning for the Delroyd Worm Gear product line. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute daily and weekly production schedules, proactively resolve supply and capacity constraints, and ensure consistent delivery performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Executes activities related to the management purchase orders from the intent to purchase through delivery of product, including reconciliation of Purchase Orders, Receipts, and Invoices.
• Expedite and defer goods and services as required. Works directly with suppliers to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods. Works with buyer / planners or other stakeholders to expedite material and update the ERP system to reflect accurate delivery dates.
• Identify and execute inventory optimization initiatives and ensure appropriate levels and accuracy of inventory planning. This includes review and calculation of safety stocks, Kanban quantities, order quantities, etc.
• Create and manage RFQ and RFP including scope of work. Review bid proposals, quotes and make recommendations based on results of quoting analysis.
• Maintain required records such as quotes and price lists, blanket order files, supplier correspondence, and supplier performance data.
• Serve as a key problem-solver for operations, resolving delivery challenges, demand-versus-supply conflicts, and order scheduling issues.
• Responsible for supplier relationship management. Works with suppliers to establish performance goals with respect to continuity of supply, continuous improvement of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Work with the appropriate commodity manager to utilize strategic sourcing processes to select suppliers based on the best combination of cost, capability, quality, reliability, delivery. Works with cross-functional teams to execute changes to supply base with minimal disruption to operations.
• Proactively seek cost reduction opportunities with supplier base. Responsible for timely reporting of agreed upon KPI's, Action Plans, and cost reduction results.
• Visit facilities as a team member to conduct supplier assessments with respect to business practices, quality of operations, opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead the production planning process for assigned area
• Schedule and release daily production work orders while ensuring materials and resources are available to meet delivery targets.

Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications