Buyer/planner - Mukwonago, United States - AptarGroup, Inc.

AptarGroup, Inc.
AptarGroup, Inc.
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Mukwonago, United States

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Description

Date:
Jun 10, 2024


Location:
Mukwonago, WI, US, 53149


Company:
Aptar Group


Buyer/Planner

Location:
Mukwonago, WI

Workplace Type:
hybrid (onsite/remote)

WHO ARE WE?


At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.


Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.


We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries.


YOU SHOULD WORK HERE BECAUSE WE

  • Attract and develop high performing people.
  • Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
  • Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
  • Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
  • Contribute to the communities where we reside.

WHAT'S NEW WITH APTAR
We have an exciting position open in Mukwonago WI
:Buyer/Planner

Job Summary:

Purchases materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization and in alignment with regional strategies.

Responsible for managing the vendor base in support of all site level purchasing activities, ensuring those activities are in alignment with regional strategies.

Responsible for analyzing demand and production capacities, deciding the appropriate action plans, and then taking the necessary steps to ensure we meet customer commitments.

Additionally, the Buyer/Planner will work with Purchasing, Operations, Quality, and Suppliers on service issues, process improvement initiatives, and manage overall inventory levels to meet established targets.

Identifies and implements continuous improvements to Supply Chain process.


Job Elements & Position Responsibilities

  • Review purchasing requisitions for necessary approvals, convert requisitions to purchase orders, and issue POs to vendors
  • Manage all daytoday purchasing activities in support of normal business operations
  • Monitor and expedite availability of materials and components to meet production schedules and customer requirements
  • Coordinate the creation of and changes to Purchasing master data
  • May coordinate material change requests as needed
  • Assure supplier adherence to AptarGroup purchase order terms and conditions, negotiating those terms when needed
  • Develop material forecasts and provide to key suppliers
  • Partner in, lead, and monitor quality initiatives that involve the vendor base
  • Manage material costs within budgeted levels and works with vendors to look for ways to maintain and reduce costs through formal supplier inventory programs (i.e. Kanban, Consignment, VMI)
  • Identify process enhancement and savings opportunities in support of specific procurement objectives
  • In conjunction with regional teams, develop, support and adhere to all system procedures and company policies and procedures
  • Monitor open PO report and review with departments of status of deliveries
  • Collaborate with Customer Service and Departmental Managers to effectively communicate supply requirements/constraints
  • Manage inventory for responsible products to ensure service and goals are achieved
  • Involvement in interdisciplinary project teams.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or Operations Management; or equivalent experience as determined by management

Experience

  • Minimum 35 years material planning, inventory control or production scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
  • SAP experience preferred

Skills

  • Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
  • Must possess strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in fast paced environment
  • Experience in financial analysis and strategic planning

WHAT WE OFFER

  • An exciting, diverse and value based working environment.
  • Awardwinning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
  • Competitive base salary and performancebased bonus plan.
  • Contribute to the communities where we reside.
  • An outstanding benefits package, which includes 401(k), vacation, medical, dental, vision, maternity/paternity leave, life insurance for you and optional for your dependents, LTD, STD, flex sp
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