Purchasing Planner

Sms Infocomm Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS InfoComm Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Planner to create manufacturer orders, prioritize manufacturing operations, and process purchase requests. You will review invoices before payment, support cross-functional teams, and help ensure timely fulfillment of backorders while maintaining a positive warehouse environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business, plus 1+ year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business-related majors.
• Minimum one year of related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated use of ERP and forecasting systems.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Create manufacturer orders and transfer tickets for each manufacturing operation.
• Meet with Production Control to determine sequencing and priority of operations.
• Process local purchase requests and orders.
• Review and validate invoices before payment scheduling.
• Collaborate with CN Buying team to resolve PO/SO/Invoices discrepancies.
• Maintain positive warehouse environment and uphold company culture.
• Foster a healthy and safe work environment for all associates.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business

Tools

ERP systems

Forecasting systems

MS Office

Job description

SummaryPurchasing Planner responsibilities include creating and tracking manufacturer orders based on material planner/analysts requests. Position works with warehouse team to prioritize and complete the escalated customer backorders. Responsibilities include reviewing and resolved invoice discrepancies before payment is scheduled.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other Duties not listed may be assigned.Daily Responsibilities - % of Job 90%Create manufacturer orders and transfer tickets for each manufacturing operation needed to produce the product.Meet with Production Control to determine the proper sequencing/priority of manufacturing operations.Process local purchase request and order.Review and validate invoices from vendors before bring them to Finance department.Work with CN Buying team to resolve discrepancies on PO/SO/Invoices.Warehouse Efficiencies - % of Job 5%Builds and maintains a work environment that is positive and is supported by open feedback and two-way communications at all levels.Keeps warehouse process organized and smoothly at all times.Team Building/Leadership -% of Job 5%Responsible for maintaining a positive work environment while supporting the companys culture.Responsible for fostering a healthy and safe work environment, focusing on the well-being of all associates.Education and/or ExperienceRequires Bachelors degree in supply chain management or business related majors.Minimum one year of related experience preferred.Essential Skills:Needs ability to work with and analyze large amounts of data.Needs ability to establish positive working relationships with internal customers.Willing to take direction and work independently.Must have clear success in the delivery, supply, and materials management solutions with demonstrated results.Requires end-to-end supply chain knowledge.Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional, team oriented environmentDemonstrated use of ERP and forecasting systems.Demonstrated self-motivational skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Must be proficient in MS Office(Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).Job requires the ability to clearly organize and categorize work priorities to complete work.Critical analysis and complex problem solving skills are needed.English and Mandarin bilingual preferred.Competencies:Shows determination to achieve excellent resultsFinds better waysDemands top performanceInspires commitmentWorking ConditionsMust be able to tolerate moderate to high noise levels in a warehouse environment. Office and outside environmental conditions found in the warehouse, hot in the summer, cold in the winter. Individuals may need to walk for an extensive period of time while working and walking in the facilities; to reach over should heights; bend or stoop below the waist; repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement. Employee must be able to lift objects approximately up to 25 pounds.SMS InfoComm Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and Inclusion are the foundation of our culture.