Buyer/Planner

The ideal candidate for a Buyer/Planner would be able to do the following: Planning & Inventory Management: • Analyze MRP, safety stocks, reorder points, and service requirements ensuring adequate requisitions are released to support value stream production plans. • Collaborate with Commodity Managers & Engineering to successfully implement engineering changes while minimizing excess and obsolete material. • Process requisitions into purchase orders and obtain acknowledgement from suppliers. • Ensure the timely delivery of raw materials needed to maintain the flow of production at the pace of our customers, while achieving the lowest possible cost of ownership for Alto-Shaam by properly maintaining master data within Oracle Fusion. • Manage the procurement of materials, components, and services necessary for production. Supplier Performance: • Ensure suppliers meet delivery requirements through regular follow-up and proactive expediting. Provide proper escalation in the event production will experience a shortage. • Maintain good supplier relations and represent Alto-Shaam in a professional and ethical manner while driving suppliers to meet delivery and quality expectations. Supply Chain Optimization: • Develop and execute strategies to create inbound transportation efficiencies across all site-specific suppliers, including exploration of returnable packaging, resulting in lower total cost of ownership. • Lead and collaborate on structured problem-solving activities targeted at quality, supplier performance and process improvement. • Trained in and adheres to the procedures outlined in the TA-390 Supply Chain Training Matrix For a candidate to be successful as a Buyer/Planner they must have: • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in purchasing, materials management, or supply management in a manufacturing environment. • Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience required. Emphasis in Business, Mathematics, Supply Chain, or Operations Management preferred. • Demonstrated experience in Supply Chain Management best practices. CPSM or APICS certification preferred. • Customer service orientated with a focus to deliver on-time results. • Proven experience and skillset with ERP systems, including Oracle is required. • Strong analytical skills; Ability to interpret and communicate technical information with a high level of detail and accuracy with internal and external stakeholders. • Team-oriented professional with strong collaboration, networking, and communication skills, able to effectively drive project execution with internal and external organizations. • Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills inclusive of all Microsoft Business Suite. Oracle Fusion experience is a plus. • Travel is less than 5%. For more information about our benefits, job duties, and company values, go to https://www.alto-shaam.com/en