Buyer Planner

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Birmingham is seeking a specialist to manage purchasing and supply inventory. Responsibilities include placing orders for raw materials, anticipating production issues, and analyzing inventory through ERP systems. Candidates must have 2+ years of purchasing experience, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to become forklift certified. This role offers health benefits and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

40 hours of vacation awarded after 6 months of employment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of inventory management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerBi, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness to become forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute purchase orders for raw materials.
• Anticipate and respond to problems affecting production.
• Analyze order patterns using ERP data.
• Maintain material records and coordinate with production and sales.
• Plan jobs for production according to customer requirements.
• Ensure daily pickups by UPS, FedEx, and LTL.

Skills

Purchasing experience within a custom manufacturing environment

Inventory Management Experience

Familiarity with ERP systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Forklift Certified

Job description

Overview

Job DescriptionDescription:

Summary: Responsible for purchasing inventory and supply management of all base materials and over laminations for ALG production. Responsible for competitive pricing, maximizing inventory turns, minimizing obsolescence, sourcing qualified materials and acceptable delivery. Collaborates with sales and production so materials meet all ALG and customer requirements and provide total customer satisfaction.

Fundamental Duties and Responsibilities

Materials

• Build and execute purchase orders for raw materials and facility supplies.
• Anticipate and respond to problems while effectively communicating to those impacted, both internally and externally to minimize the impact on ALG’s production and customers.
• Use ERP system data to analyze order patterns, quantities, recognize and report on slow moving items and maintain recommended inventory levels from production and sales to meet customer demands with minimal obsolescence and maximize inventory turns.
• Maintain material records for all divisions, updating pricing, delivery cost, purchasing options, etc.
• Coordinate with production, product management and sales to provide solutions to customer material issues.
• Strive for 60%/40% or 40%/30%/30% split on purchases from and secondary vendors.
• Assist with approval of invoices for payment.

Planning

• Plan jobs for production according to ALG’s quote guidelines, lead times and customers’ required ship dates.
• Update ERP system with Material ETAs communicated by vendor acknowledgements & updates.

Logistics

• Ensure UPS, FedEx, & LTL Pickups are completed daily.
• Follow Missed Pickup Procedure when necessary.

Other Areas

• Responsive to all ALG personnel, customers, and vendors in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Project positive and professional behavior / attitude.
• Additional tasks, duties and special projects that may be assigned, as necessary.

Physical Demands

• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Bending and twisting for 2 hours.
• Sitting at a desk 4 hours.
• Standing and walking for 2 hours.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 40 hours of vacation awarded after 6 months of employment

Skill and Experience Requirements

• Purchasing experience within a custom manufacturing environment: 2+ years
• Inventory Management Experience: 1+ years
• Familiarity with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerBi Dashboard, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Forklift Certified or willingness to become forklift certified