Sr Buyer/ Planner - Colfax, United States - Masonite International

Description

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In this high visibility position, The Senior Buyer/Planner is responsible for the day-to-day management of the materials planning and buying to support the company's production needs and sales plans in a timely and efficient manner.

Equally important, the incumbent will manage and optimize related inventory programs without negatively impacting production to gain the best use of working capital.

Essential Job Functions:

• Knowledge around purchasing products that tie to commodity markets, understanding and monitor market conditions for critical commodities/materials to determine opportunities and risk for price and availability as well as a high level of experience in Forecast Management
• Ability to utilize MRP/ERP and other planning tools to ensure a continuous supply of needed materials to support customer service level goals while maintaining targeted inventory levels
• Partner with the business to understand new product releases and seasonal trends to develop and maintain inventory levels in support of revenue and working capital goals
• Determining when forward buys are needed will be critical to managing costs
• Suppliers' point of contact to expedite shipments in tight supply conditions
• Ability to strategically assess the supply chain and provide recommendations to achieve a robust, cost-effective supply base that aligns with the Company's growth plans
• Ability to maintain clear and effective communication channels, both internally and externally
• Achieve annual savings goals for managed category
• Partner with the Quality Department to resolve supplier quality issues as needed and act as the point person to resolve compensation as appropriate
• Participate as part of ongoing Continuous Improvement efforts with suppliers
• Maintain ERP system items for purchased materials to reflect accurate information.
• Work closely with other members of the Supply Chain and Manufacturing to achieve common goals through the utilization of MRP, ERP, cycle counting, etc

, to achieve:

o Accurate real-time inventory

o Effective Lot control-tracking and traceability

o FIFO concepts for stock rotation are followed

o Targeted safety stock levels for raw materials

o Timely return of defective materials

Requirements:

• BS or BA Degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of buying/planning of materials with experience in an ERP or MRP environment is required.
• MUST have experience in preparing import/export documents.
• APICS certification is CPIM or CIRM desired. CPM certification is also a plus.
• Experience in Sourcing and Purchasing with foreign countries

Other key skills/abilities required:
Communication skills (oral, written, and presentation), problem-solving/decision-making, judgment, team player, analytical/mathematical knowledge, management/leadership skills, coaching/training, etc.

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and EDI and communication tools.
• Play a key role in product development/new product SKU introductions from a supply chain and quality perspective.
• MUST HAVE STRONG: Leadership and management skills, oral and written presentation communication skills, team player mentality, negotiation skills, self-motivation and a contributor attitude, etc.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced working environment, changing production demands

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