Material Planner/Buyer Job Duties:
- Accountable for maintaining the integrity of MRP planning parameters and item master data for assigned materials (lead times, lot size, days of supply/safety stock and inventory targets).
- Analyze, understand, and convert MRP messages to raw material purchase orders, releases and plans to meet production/forecast demand.
- Demand analysis for executing MRP signals such as pull-ins, push-outs, expedites or cancellations.
- Communicates with suppliers to ensure on time delivery and lead time accuracy.
- Monitors and evaluates supplier performance.
- Generate and issue reports to internal customers advising of deviations to delivery dates and other changes to plans.
- Provide solutions for supply issues that impact production scheduling.
- Understands the day-to-day manufacturing planning processes through daily hands-on involvement with Customer Service, Master Scheduling and Production teams.
- Inventory management – Understands and maintains the minimum necessary inventory for assigned raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
- Report on the status of inventory levels against inventory targets and goals.
Material Planner/Buyer Job Requirements:
- 3+ years, work experience in a production and/or material planning role utilizing ERP system(s). Infor Syteline experience is a plus!
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills working with external and internal customers.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft office suite.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- High level understanding of materials planning and inventory control concepts.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree with business emphasis preferred
About this Company
- Health, prescription, dental and vision coverage are available on your first day
- 100% match for the first 6% you contribute to the 401K you are immediately vested in
- 17 PTO days/year and 14 paid holidays/year
- Education Tuition assistance
- Training and Career Advancement within the organization