Shakespeare - Buyer / Planner

Buyer / Planner - Columbia, SC

 

Position Summary

 

Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain, the Buyer / Planner is responsible for tasks related to buying raw materials and planning production. Works closely with cross-functional groups to improve customer on-time delivery, inventory turns, and overall business costs through strategic sourcing, production planning, and leading the SIOP process.

 

Responsibilities / Functions

1. Responsible for the efficient management of scheduling/planning of manufacturing equipment on a daily basis using MRP, Master Schedules and Forecast Modules. Ensures setups, startups, and changeovers are considered to minimize downtime and scrap.
2. Responsible for all tactical aspects of direct & indirect material purchase orders through the use of the company’s ERP system, internal customer requisitions or other areas as assigned.
3. Serves as the company’s liaison with suppliers to build effective relationships, gather data on product & market trends and negotiation interactions. Also leads contract negotiations to deliver the best total cost of ownership to the organization.
4. Tracks market trends through government & third party indices, supplier network, professional journals and other sources to effectively advise pricing trends to developing contractual strategies and share with the organization.
5. Regularly completes business supply base segmentation analysis and other supply risk mitigation practices to limit company’s procurement exposure, determine areas for alternate sources and supply agreements as required.
6. Leads SIOP process to balance supply & demand requirements to satisfy external & internal customer needs while optimizing the organization’s inventory levels.
7. Support new product launches for the supply chain attributes to achieve timely and successful introductions.
8. Update and monitor supply chain KPI’s to drive process improvements.
9. Discuss defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative actions.

                                                

Secondary Functions

 

• The ability to read and understand documents and perform mathematical calculations 
• The ability to work cooperatively and communicate with others 
• The ability to deal politely with customers and coworkers
• The ability to perform several tasks at once
• The ability to follow direction or instruction

 

Qualifications / Requirements

 

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Experience in materials management, production planning, purchasing or other related activities are preferred. 
• Experience with ERP systems as well as working knowledge of manufacturing concepts such as world class manufacturing and manufacturing standardization & simplification is preferred. 
• Institute for Supply Management (ISM) C.P.M., CPSM® or CPSM® and The Association for Operations Management (APICS) CPIM, CSCP or CFPIM professional certifications are preferred.

 

Specifics:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Full benefits package
• 401K with match
• Strong vacation and corporate holiday policy

At Jadex, we’re committed to innovation with intention. More than leaders in manufacturing, we’re thought leaders driven by the possibility of changing lives through sustainable science. As partners, we love to challenge and be challenged — challenged to rethink and challenged to reinvent. Our success is built on our four operating companies: Alltrista, LifeMade, Shakespeare, and ARTAZN. Learn more about our Companies and brands on our website.