Global Materials Planner & Buyer

Alfa Laval; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a Buyer/Planner for our Richmond, VA facility. You will determine material quantities and timings to align with the master production schedule, collaborating with international suppliers and cross-functional teams to optimize production planning.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in a related field, 1+ years of experience, and strong buying/planning knowledge including forecasting and inventory management, with MRP system experience. This role is on-site in Richmond, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or similar.
• 1+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge in buying and planning, including purchasing materials, scheduling and delivery, inventory and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems.
• Interest in Domestic and International Supply Chains.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quotes received, select or recommend suppliers, and schedules deliveries.
• Plan for and purchase materials according to the master production schedule.
• Monitor and adjust work in progress, schedules, and delivery of finished goods to meet customer requirements; interact with customers, sales and production teams.
• Ensure material availability through accurate inventory monitoring, purchasing and follow up - including outside suppliers.
• Support development and implementation of strategic production planning methodologies.
• Analyze inventory values and system set up to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
• Monitor forecasting system per supplier.
• Support supplier development per Alfa Laval toolbox.
• Monitor air freight costs.
• Monitor and communicate Product Supply Agreements (PSA).

Skills

Buying and planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

MRP systems

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or similar

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Alfa Laval is seeking a Buyer/Planner for our Richmond, VA facility. You will determine material quantities and timings to align with the master production schedule, collaborating with international suppliers and cross-functional teams to optimize production planning.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in a related field, 1+ years of experience, and strong buying/planning knowledge including forecasting and inventory management, with MRP system experience. This role is on-site in Richmond, VA.