Buyer/Planner

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRole Summary: Buyer/Planner
Responsible for purchasing materials and planning production to meet customer demand efficiently. Combines procurement and production scheduling, based on sales and inventory forecasts.

Key Responsibilities


Purchasing & Supplier Coordination

• Place purchase orders based on inventory needs and forecast.
  
  
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality.
  
  
• Resolve delivery issues, invoice discrepancies, and quality concerns.
  
  

Production Planning & Inventory Control

• Monitor inventory to avoid shortages or overstock.
  
  
• Create and manage production schedules aligned with forecasts.
  
  
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure smooth operations.
  
  
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
  
  

Data & Reporting

• Track KPIs such as supplier performance and delivery metrics.
  
  
• Provide regular updates on purchasing and production status.
  
  
• Analyze supply chain data to support continuous improvement.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with sales, engineering, finance, and logistics teams.
  
  
• Communicate changes in supply or production plans clearly and promptly.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelors degree in supply chain, business, or similar.
  
  
• Experience: 510 years in combined planning and purchasing roles.
  
  
• Tools: Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Excel.
  
  
• Certifications: APICS CPIM or similar .
  
  

Core Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
  
• Effective negotiation and communication skills
  
  
• Excellent organization and time management