Buyer / Planner

Pos Service Holland; Fully; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pos Service Holland in Switzerland seeks an experienced Buyer/Planner to support sourcing, purchasing and demand planning for manufacturing and remanufacturing operations. You will coordinate supplier orders, monitor material requirements and ensure timely product availability.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of experience in purchasing or supply planning, strong ERP and Excel skills, and solid vendor coordination. Travel to supplier sites about once per month is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Around 5 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, supply planning, demand planning, or supply chain.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders.
• Strong ERP knowledge and purchasing processes.
• Advanced or strong MS Excel skills.
• Experience preparing SOPs and process documentation.
• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent supplier coordination and follow-up abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Review demand forecasts and inventory to support purchasing decisions.
• Plan and place purchase orders with suppliers.
• Monitor open POs, delivery schedules and supplier commitments.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Support planning for remanufactured cores and related inventory.
• Maintain purchasing, planning and supplier data in the ERP.
• Identify shortages, delays and supply risks and inform stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally with sourcing, supply chain, inventory and operations.
• Prepare and maintain SOPs for purchasing and planning.
• Use Excel and AI tools to analyze data, prepare reports and improve processes.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and issue resolution.
• Travel to supplier locations about once per month.

Skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Supplier coordination

Purchasing

Demand planning

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Type

Contract

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Buyer / Planner to support sourcing, purchasing, and demand-planning activities. This role is responsible for coordinating supplier orders, monitoring material requirements, supporting remanufactured core planning, and ensuring timely product availability. The ideal candidate has strong ERP, Excel, supplier coordination, and purchasing experience within a manufacturing or automotive-related environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review demand forecasts and inventory requirements to support purchasing decisions.
• Plan and place purchase orders with suppliers.
• Monitor open purchase orders, delivery schedules, and supplier commitments.
• Coordinate regularly with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and products.
• Support planning activities for remanufactured cores and related inventory.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, planning, and supplier information in the ERP system.
• Identify potential shortages, delays, and supply risks and communicate them to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally with sourcing, supply chain, inventory, and operations teams.
• Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures for purchasing and planning activities.
• Use Excel and AI productivity tools to analyze information, prepare reports, and improve processes.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and issue resolution.
• Travel to supplier locations approximately once per month, as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Around 5 years of relevant experience in purchasing, sourcing, supply planning, demand planning, or supply chain.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and purchasing processes.
• Advanced or strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience preparing standard operating procedures and process documentation.
• Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent supplier coordination and follow-up abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive, manufacturing, or remanufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with remanufactured core planning and inventory management.
• Experience using AI productivity tools, including ChatGPT, to support analysis and process efficiency.