Buyer / Planner
Somerset, MA
North Atlantic Corp – Operations and Supply Chain /
Full Time /
On-site
Buyer/Planners are essential to our Manufacturing Operations. You will work as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, by utilizing, monitoring and developing the Supply Chain to meet internal and Customer Requirements. The Buyer/Planner has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support the production schedule. Other responsibilities include managing inventory levels, supporting material/product level revisions, interacting/coordinating with suppliers on a variety of topics, and supporting other business functions as required.
Job Responsibilities
- Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required by forecast and the production schedule.
- Participate in Supplier Selection, Reviews, Scorecards and corrective actions
- Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems
- Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes
- Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation and material lead times
- Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development
- Manage the inter-company flow or materials between warehouse locations
- Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers
- Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned
- Setup & maintain material master system planning parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stocks)
- Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options
- Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve external & internal processes.
Key Skills Required
- Experience in a buyer/planner/material scheduler role working for a direct manufacturer
- Expert applied knowledge of forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management and warehousing disciplines
- Proficient with MS Office suite – advanced skills with MS Excel
- Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail
- Excellent organization, communication and follow-up skills
- Able to influence others & manage conflict
- Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
- Extremely high standards of excellence
- Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving
- Experience establishing and employing demand-pull material planning methods
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday 7:00 AM- 4:00 PM with a 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break.
