Buyer/Planner

Full Time
Devenscrest, MA
Posted
Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain And Logistics / Buyer-Planner - Buyer

Duration: 12 Months

Location :: Devens, Massachusetts

Job Responsibilities:

  • This position must comply with all Security guidelines, Environmental, Health and Safety regulations, and the current Good Manufacturing Practices required by the job function.
  • Create Purchase Requisition and Purchase Orders using SAP. Manages Procure-2-Pay program including order confirmations, change requests, material master updates, expedites and RMA’s.
  • Prepare and lead Open Order calls w/material suppliers, negotiate delivery schedules as production needs require and/or escalate supply constraints to Site Procurement and Category Managers when necessary.
  • Monitor and action SAP Exception messages to support production schedules.
  • Collaborates with Supply Chain Planning stakeholders to understand and analyze consumption of materials, monitor deliveries with suppliers for deliveries arriving close to need by dates and expedite as required.
  • Investigates, resolves and records problems such as invoice discrepancies, damages, over shipments, etc.
  • Ensures pricing, quantity and compliance information related to preferred supplier/vendor and communicates with suppliers and site personnel as needed.
  • Communicates changes in delivery, pricing etc. to end user or as required working with suppliers, supply chain to ensuring data accuracy in SAP and responsible for constant monitoring and governance.
  • Answer stakeholder inquiries including order status, supplier capabilities, SAP data (invoice or A/P), etc.
  • Manages accurate reporting of Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI’s) for supplier performance and compliance to contracted terms.
  • Maintains timely control of documents and data to assure accurate retention of records and audit compliance and governance.
  • Identifies opportunities for efficiency improvements in the utilization of SAP and participates in continuous improvement projects at the site.
  • Attends appropriate forums to conduct business with various stakeholders both remote and onsite.

The ideal candidate is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks. Additionally, the ideal candidate demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness consistently. The ideal candidate is committed to continuous improvement and actively seeks out ways to improve quality in work process and data integrity.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent work experience required.
  • Minimum 5 years of work experience in Procurement, Supply Chain and/or Planning, CPM/CPIM/CPSM preferred.
  • Possess exceptional communication skills and be able to communicate to multiple levels within the company and at suppliers.
  • The ideal candidate is highly experienced in SAP Planning, Inventory and Procurement modules. Proficiency in other ERP systems may be acceptable.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $35.00 - $41.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road

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