Buyer – Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Develop, assess, and uphold purchase orders to guarantee material availability and support production timelines.

• Track open orders and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.

• Oversee planning activities, including order expedites, de-expedites, rescheduling, and cancellations, to align supply with demand.

• Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with suppliers while aiding in the resolution of delivery, quality, and invoice-related challenges.

• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to tackle material shortages and support business goals.

• Manage inventory levels in accordance with company objectives and support working capital aims.

• Analyze forecasts, demand fluctuations, and inventory patterns to modify planning parameters, including safety stock and lead times.

• Ensure purchasing and planning data within the ERP/MRP system is accurate.

• Complete departmental standard work, reporting, and documentation as per established protocols.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and assist in developing and maintaining purchasing and planning processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• An Associate's Degree is required in a relevant field.

• A Bachelor's Degree is preferred in a related discipline.

• Experience in supply chain management is advantageous.

• APICS, CPM or CPSM certification is preferred.

• A minimum of 3+ years of work experience in supply chain or a related area is preferred.

• A customer-focused mindset.

• Earn the trust and respect of others through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.

• Collaborate effectively with others regardless of level or status to achieve results.

• Take personal accountability for the quality and timeliness of work and deliver results with minimal supervision.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional setting.

• Manage personal time, priorities, and resources to accomplish goals.

• Proven leadership capabilities.

• Project management experience is preferred.

• Proficiency in advanced analytics and Microsoft Office is preferred.

• Skills in supplier relationship management.

• Experience with cost analysis and negotiation.

• Expertise in inventory planning and control.

• Ability to collaborate across functions.

• A mindset focused on continuous improvement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health

• Dental

• Vision

• Life

• STD

• LTD

• FSA

• HAS

• 401(k) Plan with company contributions