Senior Buyer/Planner

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

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the Master Production Schedule production orders to ensure that finished goods align with sales demand.

• Assess and modify production schedules in response to design adjustments, labor or material shortages, backlogs, and other disruptions.

• Determine economic order quantities while managing supplier minimum order quantities across various locations and warehouse limitations.

• Carry out Material Requirements Planning by issuing purchase orders to vendors and contract manufacturers.

• Oversee open purchase orders, track changes in estimated time of arrival (ETA), and assist accounts payable with discrepancies related to purchase orders and invoices.

• Promote continuous improvement within planning and procurement processes.

• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to secure suppliers and address supplier-related issues, delays, and quality concerns.

• Manage material and supply inventories to fulfill production and organizational objectives.

• Liaise with vendors to guarantee compliance with delivery and quality specifications.

• Foster relationships with contract manufacturers and act as a point of contact regarding product modifications, quality issues, and supply chain challenges.

• Track inventory turnover and propose recommendations for improvement.

• Analyze and manage MPS, MRP, and material master/parameter data within ERP and IBP/S&OP systems.

• Maintain strong relationships with Operations, Quality, Sales, Finance, and key suppliers.

• Engage in daily production and weekly scheduling meetings.

• Communicate effectively with manufacturing, production, project team members, and managers to assess requirements.

• Undertake special projects, including new product development initiatives.

• Occasional travel may be necessary for performance reviews and audits.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of directly relevant experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• More than 5 years of experience in a buyer/planner or comparable role.

• Advanced understanding of procurement and planning principles, theories, and processes.

• Prior experience in chemicals/packaging, inventory planning, and/or contract manufacturing.

• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to multitask.

• Proven capability to analyze situations and provide effective solutions.

• Strong applied math abilities, with the capacity to address complex issues promptly and efficiently.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Willingness to acquire knowledge of company products and adhere to company quality, environmental, and safety protocols, including FDA and GMP standards.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a professional demeanor when interacting with both internal and external customers.

• Proficient computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package that includes base salary and annual performance bonuses.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) matching.

• 401k matching program.

• Employer-sponsored life and disability insurance.

• Pet insurance options.

• Wellness discounts available.