Buyer/Planner I

Victaulic; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic, located in Pennsylvania, is looking for a Buyer/Planner I to efficiently manage inventory and supplier relationships. The role involves using methods for inventory replenishment to ensure maximum availability and minimum scrap.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years of related experience and strong analytical skills, along with proficiency in MS Office. Participation in quality improvement processes and occasional travel are necessary.

Victaulic is committed to diversity and equality in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing or material control.
• Strong analytical problem-solving ability.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage item groups and suppliers for optimal inventory turns.
• Develop and manage databases for smooth operations.
• Expedite suppliers and logistics, addressing any issues.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Material planning

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPIM Certification

Tools

MS Office

Kanban

MRP

BPCS/CIC/BPA

Job description

Job Title

Buyer/Planner I

Responsibilities

Efficiently manage the assigned group of items and suppliers to deliver the best inventory turns while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Uses available inventory replenishment methods and practices to ensure minimum SLOB (Slow/obsolete) and scrap inventory and maximum availability of inventory for active items, including strategic inventory hedge builds and new product introduction support.

Develops and manages the various databases to ensure systems work smoothly.

Is proficient in expediting suppliers and logistics and is familiar with impact order management. Escalates when necessary.

Knows how to practice lead-time suppression and alert to removing waste from the process (lean).

Can manage tactical duties with suppliers and report out on supplier performance.

Is customer service driven. Knows how to establish safety stock positions, best stocking locations and kanbans lot sizes.

Knows how to resolve problems and discrepancies with quality, delivery dates, quantity and invoicing of purchased commodities - 360 degree material planning.

Owns the tactical day-to-day supplier relationship.

Is skilled at harvesting and shepherding new cost-down and new sources to deliver savings to the company. Pushing this information to the necessary owners (ex. Commodity Managers, Regional Sourcing Managers, Logistics) and monitoring to completion.

Participate in and use quality improvement process in resolving problems in the work environment.

Works well in a team environment – knows several problem solving techniques.

Evening and weekend communication with overseas team members or suppliers occasionally required.

• Kanban
• MRP
• Wait-Work sheets
• Safety Stock
• BPCS/CIC/BPA
• Lead-times

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, material control or related fields. Strong analytical problem solving ability. Proficient in MS Office. Good oral and written communications skills. Willing to make infrequent overnight travel.

Preferred

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree. CPIM Preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process).