Buyer Planner II

Company: Cattron Global
Location: Warren
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Summary: -Under general supervision, the Buyer Planner II is responsible for, but not limited to, performing material planning activities in the Demand, Production, and Supplier Planning functions of customer demand fulfillment in order to ensure total customer satisfaction within required timeline, quality standards, and total cost constraints.
RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Monitor and maintain delivery schedules / due -dates for suppliers in MRP -system based on Customer Demand (Planning Solutions and Discrete Sales Orders) as well as forecasting techniques where applicable. -
• Analyze and provide feedback to appropriate departments on material status / requirements for fulfilling customer demand. -
• Provide lead times to the Customer Service team regarding -Cattron -Promise Date for customer demand fulfillment. -
• Communicate with sales personnel for forecast and Master Production Schedule maintenance. -
• Schedule purchase orders using a variety of inputs such as sales orders, historical data, sales forecasts, and inputs from product managers or sales management. -
• Manage Supplier Schedules and Supplier Demand Visibility application as required. -Support training activity for Suppliers as required. -
• Maintain discrete purchase orders & Supplier Schedules based on MRP Action Messages and new engineering change orders. -
• Monitor / measure material cost savings plans and targets; collaborate with Materials Management, -Sourcing, -and Category Management teams in supplier negotiation initiatives as required. -
• Collaborate with multiple -Cattron -factories and suppliers to ensure proper inventory levels for finished goods and components. -
• Effectively manage inventory levels to meet customer orders, including safety & distribution stock, utilizing proven Supply Chain systems. -
• Develop, improve, and monitor reporting processes & systems to control the supply chain functions. -
• Collaborate with Materials Management team to optimize supply chain and logistics solutions in order to maximize On Time Delivery to Customer request and -Cattron -promise, while minimizing inventory investment. -
• Make recommendations to management regarding improvements in the supply chain processes to better enable the company to be efficient, cut costs, and improve delivery performance to customers. -
• Adheres to -Cattron -quality and safety systems / safety standards. - -REQUIREMENTS -
  • Previous demonstrated experience in production/materials planning/MRP required, Infor Syteline -ERP experience -preferred. -
  • Good communication skills, both written and oral / interpersonal. -
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (P/D/C/A). -
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Windows programs, emphasis on Excel. -
  • Understanding and experience with integrated manufacturing software systems. -
  • Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. - -EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE -
    • BS or BA from accredited 4-year college preferred. -
    • 3 years of buying/ planning experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. -
    • Willingness and capability to complete elements of CPIM APICS within 18 months of acceptance of job position -
      As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Cattron does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by federal, state or local laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability. -

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