BUYER/PLANNER
Core
Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering to acquire inventory cost-effectively and on time.
Role type
Buyer/Planner
Builds
Inventory and supply chain operations for manufacturing and engineering departments
Domain
Industrial automation and manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cost analysis, volume planning, vendor evaluation, supply interruption resolution, invoice discrepancy resolution, cycle count analysis, subcontract monitoring
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in business, APICS Certification, knowledge of MRP and procurement procedures, advanced Excel skills
Technologies
Microsoft Office suite, Excel, mainframe planning and buying modules
Responsibilities
Support product supply and inventory plans, resolve error reports from planning modules, find alternate suppliers for supply interruptions, maintain Accounts Payable PO price exception reports, manage supplier quality and delivery performance, process purchase order cancellations and holds
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC