Specialist II Buying and Planning

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Logistics Management

In short

Specialist II Buying Planning professionals will identify and procure goods to meet organizational needs, ensuring timely delivery and continuity of supply. Responsibilities include preparing purchase orders, managing shortages, analyzing discrepancies, and participating in planning meetings. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2.5 years of relevant experience in supply chain functions.

Responsibilities

Prepare and issue purchase orders and manage supplier acknowledgments.
Expedite purchase orders and communicate delivery information to impacted departments.
Manage material shortages, short shipments, and buy lists.
Analyze invoice discrepancies and communicate resolutions to collaborators based on standard processes.
Resolve Quality and Non-Conformance Material Reports.
Contact vendors and shippers to improve or validate acknowledgment details such as price, date, quantity, unit of measure, and shipment and ensure that materials are shipped on the specified shipping date.
Actively participate in review meetings involving Material Requirements Planning, Shortages, Inventory Reduction, Service Levels, and Sales and Operations Planning processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related courses.
2.5 years of relevant experience in Buying, Production Planning and Control, S&OP, Procurement, Inventory Management, and Supply Chain with data mining, manipulation, analysis, and reporting experience.
Intermediate understanding of Supply Chain systems (MRP, ERP), tools, and applications.
Knowledgeable in Supply Chain functions, concepts, and processes.
Familiarity with Supply Chain Commodities, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Material Requirement Planning, Metrics Reporting, and Gap Analysis.

Desired Qualifications

Strong drive for results
Passion and enthusiasm to get things done
Ability to efficiently carry out tasks independently
Ability to generate accurate, high-quality reports
Proactive and highly innovative in approaching problem-solving
Proficiently communicate ideas, collaborate, and efficiently work with people at any level, excelling in a team environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans
Variety of medical insurance plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation leave
Holiday leave

Skills

Supply ChainERPMRPData Analysis

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