Buyer/Planner II
Core
Manage inventory and supply levels for low to medium spend commodities to support customer demand and optimize cash flow through inventory DIO.
Role type
Buyer/Planner II
Builds
Sustainable stock availability and reduced excess inventory for industrial motion control products
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (power transmission, automation, motors)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supply chain planning, Purchase order management, Supplier performance management, Inventory analysis, Risk identification, Data integrity maintenance, Cross-functional collaboration, Process improvement, SAP/Oracle system usage, Basic analytics
Preferred skills
E-Sourcing activity, Pricing analysis, Kaizen activities, Special report development
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Responsibilities
Execute monthly shipment and inventory planning aligned with SIOP goals; Monitor finished goods inventory and supply levels to ensure timely, cost-effective fulfillment; Manage supplier performance regarding on-time delivery, quantity, and cost; Perform inventory excess and obsolete scrubbing; Develop and execute supply chain improvement projects; Analyze data to identify risks in supply availability and inventory aging; Collaborate with sales and demand planning to align material plans; Lead special reports and activities to monitor and improve team performance.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC