Buyer Planner

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On Site locations:
Grandview, Missouri time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R1000227
** SUMMARY
* * The Buyer/Planner Position intent is to meet our internal and external customer requirements in the most efficient manner by monitoring customer orders from placement through procurement, molding and assembly. The objective is to ship customer orders on time in full while optimizing manufacturing operations and inventory levels. key skills that are essential to succeed in the role: supply chain management, forecasting, negotiation, and ERP proficiency.

These skills help ensure efficient procurement, inventory control, and production planning.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Note:

Must follow all work rules and policies
55%
Scheduling and Planning.  Analyze data, production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes and tool requirements.  Confer with department management to determine status of production.  Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.  Prepare schedule to establish sequence and lead-time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.  

Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.  Follow and monitor all orders to completion according to ship dates.
25%
Procurement and Purchasing. Prepares and enters purchase orders using computer terminal to purchase material to support production schedule and inventory targets.
20%
Inventory Control.  Monitors average weekly usage figures and revise as required.  Analyze and update safety stock and minimum inventory levels needed to meet customer demand and changes in lead times from suppliers.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
*** Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from an accredited institution in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.
* Four years related experience and/or training in manufacturing, production planning, or procurement role.
* Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
* Strong understanding of supply chain principles and materials management.
* Familiarity with inventory control, purchasing processes, and production scheduling.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
* On call 24/7 to answer any inquiries or questions.
** LANGUAGE SKILLS
** Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
** MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
** Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage.
** SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
** All employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others ryone is personally accountable for his/her own safety as well as their co-workers’. Safety and health is a shared responsibility of everyone in the organization and a condition of employment.  We value and expect engagement from all  share the responsibility for doing the right thing for the environment and carrying out the stewardship principles addressed in our Environmental Policy.

We will provide the resources necessary to implement this policy, and management will conduct periodic reviews to ensure its ongoing effectiveness.

All employees are expected to support commitments…