Buyer-Planner

Job Description

Position Summary

The Buyer / Planner role is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials, packaging, and other production-related items. This role also manages production planning and inventory levels in a made-to-order environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and highly motivated to either grow or begin their career within the food manufacturing supply chain management. This is a new incremental role for this site and will be responsible for supporting long-term growth of this facility.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement :

• purchase raw materials, and packaging in accordance with customer managed contracts.
• Maintain relationships with approved suppliers and onboard any new suppliers, driven by customer contract changes.
• Manage purchase orders, confirmations, and delivery schedules to ensure timely receipt of materials.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.

Planning & Scheduling :

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Qualifications