Sr. Buyer/ Planner

Verathon Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Neptune Technology Group is seeking a Senior Buyer/Planner to drive procurement and material planning for production in our Kentucky facility. You will work with multiple departments, manage inventories, and support manufacturing with timely purchasing of parts and supplies.

Responsibilities include forecasting needs, scheduling deliveries via the ERP system, maintaining records, and developing supplier sources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• 6+ years of experience in Purchasing, Inventory Control, and ERP systems.
• Proficiency in oral and written communications.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Procure inventory and capital goods for production.
• Use forecast data and ERP planning to schedule deliveries.
• Maintain records to keep purchases on budget and schedule.
• Develop supplier sources and issue RFQs or bids.
• Serve as liaison to vendors and suppliers.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Business or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Neptune Technology Group has an immediate opening for a Sr. Buyer/Planner in the Purchasing Department. The individual in this role works with multiple departments at Neptune and is responsible for planning and procurement of materials needed for production. This individual may also be asked to procure maintenance, repair, and operating supplies in addition to other duties. This position requires an individual to work with limited direction, process orders in a timely manner while supporting the manufacturing departments as needed and demonstrate professionalism at all times.

Objectives

• Procure inventory, supplies, and capital goods for production purposes.
• Utilize forecast, production plans and the ERP system to schedule delivery of parts needed to support production while managing inventory levels.
• Keep records of all acquisitions to ensure that purchases remain within budget and on schedule.
• Develop and investigate supply sources, and issue request for quotations, proposals, or bids for those items not covered by any existing purchasing arrangement.
• May serve as liaison to vendors and suppliers.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Experience

6+ years relevant experience; Purchasing, Inventory Control, and ERP system experience.

Skills/Special Training

Proficiency in oral and written communications.

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