Strategic Buyer & Planner

Springs Window Fashions; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer day

Job summary

Springs Window Fashions in the United States is seeking a Buyer/Planner to maximize service levels while minimizing inventory across select product lines. This role blends detailed planning with strategic budgeting and supplier collaboration.

You will work with Purchasing, Forecasting, Sales and Marketing to develop accurate forecasts, generate work and purchase orders, monitor capacity, and manage backlogs to achieve on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with 2–4 years of related experience.
• 2–4 years of Production Control experience, with proven performance in all P&IC concepts and techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials are available to support customer requirements while minimizing freight costs.
• Monitor material shortages, and identify and implement corrective actions.
• Keep material availability dates updated and accurate.
• Monitor capacity requirements, both short and long term.
• Work with Forecasting, Sales, and Marketing to develop accurate forecasts.
• Continuously look for service opportunities.
• Hold overall product line responsibility for service levels.
• Manage the backlog by facility to ensure service objectives are achieved.
• Create work orders and purchase orders in accordance with service and inventory objectives.
• Review all ECRs/ECNs and take appropriate action.
• Monitor and ensure all lead times are accurate.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of plan bills.
• Work with Product Management to introduce and exit programs efficiently and effectively.
• Review procedures and practices to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Help mentor and cross-train Planner/Buyers.
• Provide a 'Best Experience' to all contacts by consistently following our 'Guiding Principles'.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

PC literate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration preferred

APICS certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Springs Window Fashions in the United States is seeking a Buyer/Planner to maximize service levels while minimizing inventory across select product lines. This role blends detailed planning with strategic budgeting and supplier collaboration.

You will work with Purchasing, Forecasting, Sales and Marketing to develop accurate forecasts, generate work and purchase orders, monitor capacity, and manage backlogs to achieve on-time delivery.