Buyer/Planner, Manufacturing Supply Chain
Overview
Own procurement and production planning for a growing manufacturing organization in Garland, TX, ensuring material availability to meet production and customer demand. Manage purchase orders, supplier relationships, and inventory levels using ERP systems and Excel. Collaborate with production, engineering, and warehouse teams to resolve issues and drive efficiency. This role offers the chance to influence supply chain performance and implement process improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do10
- 1Execute purchasing and planning activities to maintain uninterrupted production and customer fulfillment.
- 2Create, manage, and monitor purchase orders with approved suppliers, following up to ensure on-time delivery.
- 3Maintain accurate order management records and update ERP data, including delivery dates, procurement parameters, and supplier information.
- 4Collaborate with internal stakeholders to execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- 5Analyze inventory levels, demand forecasts, and production requirements to set appropriate inventory buffers.
- 6Escalate planning issues, supplier performance concerns, lead time changes, and supply disruptions to stakeholders.
- 7Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve service, quality, and delivery performance.
- 8Coordinate engineering change notifications and communicate requirements to suppliers when applicable.
- 9Resolve purchase order discrepancies, receiving issues, and inventory variances with warehouse personnel.
- 10Generate reports and analyze data using Excel to support purchasing, inventory, and operational decisions.
Requirements10
- 13+ years of Buyer, Planner, Buyer/Planner, or Materials Planner experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 2Experience managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, and inventory planning.
- 3Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret supply chain and inventory data.
- 4Experience working within an ERP/MRP system.
- 5Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reporting and data analysis.
- 6Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
- 7Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- 8Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or Engineering.
- 9Preferred: Experience with inventory control, materials management, and production planning.
- 10Preferred: APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP).
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