Planner Buyer
Core
Plan and prepare production programs for industrial or consumer product manufacturing to meet the Master Production Plan by maximizing productivity levels.
Role type
Senior Buyer / Planner
Builds
Production schedules, purchase orders (PO), work orders (WO), and material requirements plans.
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Production
Required skills
MRP II system planning, production scheduling, supplier negotiation, cost analysis, inventory prediction, conflict resolution, SOP development, international trade regulations.
Preferred skills
High-volume manufacturing environment experience, production planning and scheduling systems, continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Administer purchase orders using MRP II; Elaborate production programs to establish sequence and time for operations; Accelerate delayed operations and alter programs for unforeseen conditions; Maintain material requirements plans by updating part records; Follow up on external supplier orders for quantity, cost, and delivery; Coordinate with departments to synchronize global material flow; Analyze supplier proposals and create POs or WOs; Execute MRP II action messages; Track inventory predictions; Develop local hardware and tooling suppliers; Resolve conflicts exceeding buyer action levels; Expedite delayed orders and obtain authorization for supplier changes; Develop cost reduction programs; Maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) for purchasing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
