Buyer/Planner
Justrite Manufacturing Company, L.L.C - Mattoon, IL
posted 14 days ago
About the position
Justrite Safety Group is seeking a Buyer Planner for our Mattoon, IL operations. This role is responsible for developing and executing demand plans to ensure timely replenishment for fulfillment centers and distribution. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining optimal inventory levels, driving supply chain efficiency, and supporting overall business operations through effective demand forecasting and collaboration with internal teams. In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Operations & Supply Chain, setting the stage for your career to soar! This role is your gateway to opportunities for advancement, with the potential to grow within the organization in 3-5 years as you make meaningful contributions to our organizational goals.
Responsibilities
- Execute the planning, scheduling, and coordination of inventory replenishment for business unit distribution centers.
- Ensure proper flow of inbound materials to meet production and customer requirements.
- Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
- Prepare, maintain and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
- Compare supplier's bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy.
- Monitor in-house non-inventory supplies and handle Kanban releases.
- Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs.
- Manage commodities as assigned by Purchasing Manager.
- Track commodities price trend and maintain records.
- Resolve purchasing problems between departments and vendors.
- Collect and monitor supplier on time delivery metrics.
- Participate in daily management huddles and meetings.
- Manage plant budget, controlling material costs, inbound and outbound freight, inventory variance and obsolescence expenses.
- Create cost savings opportunities and formally track and report these opportunities monthly.
- Report on forecast accuracy and analyze data to determine root cause of error.
- Assist with the planning, scheduling, and coordinating of the demand model.
- Develop independent demand forecast models for multiple domestic and international fulfillment centers.
- Work with materials, warehouse logistics, and inventory levels.
- Manage lead times in the demand model.
- Report OTD and Fill Rate metrics to Executive Leadership.
- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
Requirements
- 4+ years' experience as a scheduler, demand planner, or buyer.
- Experience demand planning and executing purchase requisitions based upon both MRP and MIN/MAX based planning systems.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate price and delivery requirements with a global supply base.
- Understanding of continuous improvement principles and methods, including Kanban, Point of Use (POUS) material, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Line Balancing, etc.
- Strong Excel skills strongly desired (v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.).
- Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving skills.
- Strong forecasting and modeling ability.
- Ability to work in a team environment; assertive, persuasive, and diplomatic.
- Ability to prioritize and organize a demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic Cost understanding is important.
- Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze information and develop recommendations.
Nice-to-haves
- MRO Buying experience.
- B.A. /B. S preferred, and or other field related or equivalent work experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible hours and remote work options.
- 401K plan with company match.
- Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
- Generous paid time off and personal days.
- Robust employee wellness program.
