Direct Materials Planner & Buyer — On-Site Boston

LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyChefs is seeking a Planner Direct Materials / Buyer in Boston to manage purchasing of materials, mainly food products, for the Materials department. Responsibilities include creating POs, reconciling invoices, and maintaining inventory accuracy to support timely orders.

You will work on nights, weekends, and holidays as needed in an on-site role. A high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years in materials/purchasing are required, with SAP MM and Ariba experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years materials, purchasing, and/or clerical experience required.
• SAP MM and Ariba experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
• Must be able to perform in a high stress environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Determine quantity of food products to order based on forecast, on hand inventory, lead-time, and supplier delivery schedule
• Create purchase orders
• Reconcile purchase order against supplier invoices and what is in system
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly inventory using order guides and EOM process
• Communicate with supplier regarding order and pricing discrepancies
• Determine product overages/stockouts and communicate to manager; assist with reallocation or substitution of product
• Responsible for days on hand (DOH)
• Ensure addresses are up to date in the purchasing system
• Assist the Materials department on other projects as needed
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Math skills

Flexible schedule

High stress tolerance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP MM

Ariba

Job description

SkyChefs is seeking a Planner Direct Materials / Buyer in Boston to manage purchasing of materials, mainly food products, for the Materials department. Responsibilities include creating POs, reconciling invoices, and maintaining inventory accuracy to support timely orders.

You will work on nights, weekends, and holidays as needed in an on-site role. A high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years in materials/purchasing are required, with SAP MM and Ariba experience preferred.