Specialist II Buying and Planning

City of Shakopee, MN; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Specialist II in Buying Planning to apply supply planning knowledge across plant sites, identify and procure goods, and ensure materials arrive on time to avoid delays.

The role involves issuing POs, expediting orders, managing shortages, analyzing invoices, resolving quality issues, and collaborating with vendors to meet delivery dates while supporting S&OP and inventory goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related fields.
• 2.5 years of experience in Buying, Production Planning and Control, S&OP, Procurement, Inventory Management and Supply Chain with data mining, manipulation, analysis and reporting.
• Intermediate understanding of Supply Chain systems (MRP, ERP), tools and applications.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain Commodities, Data Analysis, Material Requirement Planning, Metrics Reporting and Gap Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and manage supplier acknowledgments.
• Expedite purchase orders and communicate delivery information to impacted departments.
• Manage material shortages, short shipments, and buy lists.
• Analyze invoice discrepancies and communicate resolutions to collaborators based on standard processes.
• Resolve Quality and Non-Conformance Material Reports.
• Contact vendors and shippers to improve or validate acknowledgment details such as price, date, quantity, unit of measure, and shipment and ensure that materials are shipped on the specified shipping date.
• Actively participate in review meetings involving Material Requirements Planning, Shortages, Inventory Reduction, Service Levels, and Sales and Operations Planning processes.

Skills

Data mining

Data manipulation

Reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related courses

Tools

MRP

ERP

Job description

If you are a Specialist II, Buying Planning professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this gives you the chance to apply your knowledge of Supply Planning across all plant sites. You will be identifying and procuring goods that our organization requires to ensure that the company's operational needs are met, with careful consideration of price, quality, and delivery to ensure continuity of supply levels. You will be responsible for ensuring the right materials arrive on time to avoid factory operation delays or line stoppages.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and manage supplier acknowledgments.
• Expedite purchase orders and communicate delivery information to impacted departments.
• Manage material shortages, short shipments, and buy lists.
• Analyze invoice discrepancies and communicate resolutions to collaborators based on standard processes.
• Resolve Quality and Non-Conformance Material Reports.
• Contact vendors and shippers to improve or validate acknowledgment details such as price, date, quantity, unit of measure, and shipment and ensure that materials are shipped on the specified shipping date.
• Actively participate in review meetings involving Material Requirements Planning, Shortages, Inventory Reduction, Service Levels, and Sales and Operations Planning processes.

Who You Are:

You have a strong drive for results and exhibit passion and enthusiasm to get things done. You can efficiently carry out tasks independently and generate accurate, high-quality reports. You are proactive and highly innovative in approaching problem-solving. You can proficiently communicate ideas, collaborate, and efficiently work with people at any level, excelling in a team environment.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related courses.
• 2.5 years of relevant experience in Buying, Production Planning and Control, S&OP, Procurement, Inventory Management, and Supply Chain with data mining, manipulation, analysis, and reporting experience.
• Intermediate understanding of Supply Chain systems (MRP, ERP), tools, and applications.
• Knowledgeable in Supply Chain functions, concepts, and processes.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain Commodities, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Material Requirement Planning, Metrics Reporting, and Gap Analysis.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.