Buyer Planner

Miller-Manufacturing; Glen Knoll Mobile Home Park (MN); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Ancillary benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Miller Manufacturing Company is a family-owned, industry-leading manufacturer of over 1,000 products for hobby farms, ranches, and pets. The Buyer/Planner schedules production and purchases raw materials, coordinating deliveries with onsite and remote facilities, working with manufacturing, distribution, and suppliers.

The role requires ERP experience and a focus on cost control, efficiency, and accurate master schedules.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration or economics or 3–5 years of related experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience using an ERP system.
• APICS Certification preferred.
• MFG planning and purchasing experience is required.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate weekly and annual production schedules with production teams.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and negotiate landed costs to optimize cost and value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide supply chain functions.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support a sales forecast and operations.
• Release manufacturing orders weekly and approve planned purchase orders daily.

Conocimientos

Analytical decision making

Negotiation

Supply chain knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration or economics

Herramientas

ERP system

Descripción del empleo

Miller Manufacturing Company is a family-owned, industry-leading manufacturer of more than 1,000 high-quality products for hobby farms, ranches, and pets. Our Little Giant®, API®, Hot-Shot®, Springer Magrath®, Double-Tuf®, Pet Lodge® and Lixit® brands serve the hardworking individuals who make it possible to put food on the tables of families across the country.

At Miller, we believe in hard work worth doing. We take pride in what we do; care deeply for the health and safety of animals, live active and wholesome lives, and embracing the satisfaction of raising our own food. Our company is powered by exceptional employees, and our culture is defined by 26 core fundamentals that guide how we work and how we treat one another.

Miller Manufacturing is proud to be recognized by Energage as a Top Workplace for Employee Well-Being and Professional Development. We believe our people are our greatest asset, which is why we invest in creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow!

Job Summary: The Buyer/Planner is primarily responsible for scheduling production, purchasing raw materials, coordinating material deliveries with production runs onsite and for remote manufacturing facilities. Works closely with manufacturing, distribution personnel and suppliers.

Wage Range:

$70,000 - $85,000 Annual Base Pay
Base pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday; Days

Work Location:

On-site – Glencoe, MN with 10% travel including travel to Eagan, MN

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily.

• Coordinate weekly and annual production schedules, working closely with production teams. Understand and reconcile differences between total production and available resources. Works closely with the S&OP specialist to execute the master schedule.
• Demonstrates an understanding of reasonable cost. Able to successfully apply purchasing concepts in negotiation to support cost savings strategies and obtain the best overall landed cost for goods and services. Responsible for review and submission of incoming invoices to Accounts Payable (AP) or Accounts Receivable (AR) to ensure charges are processed in a timely manner.
• Work cross functionally on various project teams to provide guidance and direction regarding the supply chain functions. Utilizes 4DX concepts to manage projects effectively.
• Can consistently execute the purchasing functions to maintain appropriate inventory levels to support a sales forecast. Ability to make sound decisions and take responsibility for the purchasing and scheduling functions. Maintain a professional demeanor with internal/external suppliers to represent the business in a positive manner.
• Release manufacturing orders weekly as needed for Operations. Review and release planned purchase orders daily. Monitor and react to action messages daily to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Understands the role of purchasing and production planning, the objectives, the policies and procedures of both functions. Maintain an organized filing system. Remain aware of areas for improvement and offer suggestions accordingly to achieve department and company objectives.
• Source suppliers through evaluation of technical capability, capacity, customer service, lead-time, quality, and cost. Prepare and evaluate supplier quotes and negotiate to achieve the best overall landed cost. Understands the basics of contract management to negotiate favorable outcomes.
• Understands inventory management and works to meet company and departmental objectives to deliver quality products on time and complete to our customers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration or Economics or three to five years of related experience and/ or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience using an ERP system.
• APICS Certification preferred.
• MFG planning and purchasing experience is required
• On-the-job training may be required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations and professional drawings
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Present information to and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• A qualified candidate must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Apply abstract concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but non-engaging, written and oral instructions.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Apply good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Use of depth perception, close vision, and color vision are all continuously required.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting Requirements: Frequently 1-10lbs, occasionally 11-20lbs, and never 21-100+lbs.

Movement Requirements: Continuously talking/hearing, sitting, typing, pinching/finger manipulation, grasping/turning the wrist. Frequently bending the neck side-to-side or front-to-back. Occasionally standing, walking, touch/feeling, reaching upward or outward, rarely kneeling/crouch/squat and never climb/balance or taste/smell.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Position Type

Full-time

We offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, and ancillary benefits.

Applicants with disabilities may contactthe company coordinators via telephone, fax, e-mail, and other means to requestand arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate adisability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact thefollowing: Miller Manufacturing - ConnieLaufman [e-mail]

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