Buyer/Planner
Core
Purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies while scheduling production and maintaining inventory levels for a water infrastructure manufacturer.
Role type
Buyer/Planner
Builds
Flow control devices for water and gas distribution
Domain
Manufacturing / Water Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Negotiation, supplier communication, production scheduling, inventory management, lean manufacturing practices, data analysis, risk mitigation, Excel proficiency, JD Edwards system experience
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain, 3-5 years of supply chain experience
Technologies
JD Edwards, Excel
Responsibilities
Purchase and negotiate materials, equipment, and supplies; maintain day-to-day communication with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery; schedule production by issuing work orders; maintain ideal inventory levels to maximize turns and minimize carrying costs; identify roadblocks in material/information flow and manage exceptions; highlight data trends for the business.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC