Title: Buyer Planner
Location: North America-United States-CA-Vista
Other Locations:
Directs and coordinates activities of cell buying, material planning, and inventory control in creating and delivering an executable production plan for the relevant product line.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Along with those identified below, other duties may be assigned.
· Responsible for PO maintenance (launching, invoicing, RTV, expediting)
· Coordinates delivery information for all purchased parts for their assigned cell
· Supports negotiations for target lead-times and desired package sizes
· Blanket PO's setup for all active materials to improve efficiencies
· Aligns supply chain to future customer demand
· Coordinates kanban management (audits, sizing, corrective actions, etc.)
· Implementing a forward planning process to minimize purchase part shortages
· Drives shortage review weekly
· Implements best materials practices to improve efficiencies
· Recommends corrective actions to improve/sustain inventory accuracy
· Leads development and implementation of planning systems for new products and product transitions
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Oracle experience required; strong understanding of ERP systems
· Previous buying and planning experience required
· Strong lean manufacturing background (Kanban Management)
· Team player, self motivated
· Results orientation
· Understanding of inventory turns and how to optimize results
· Passionate about application of DBS Tools
· Bilingual English and Spanish
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :
· 4 year technical degree preferred or related technical experience
· Possess or pursuing APICS or CPM certification