Strategic Buyer & Planner (ERP/MRP)

PHD Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

PHD, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Buyer/Planner to ensure materials and supplier capacity meet production and customer requirements. You will balance inventory, lead times, and cost, using ERP/MRP data to anticipate issues and coordinate timely solutions.

You will create and manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and cost. This role emphasizes problem-solving, negotiation, and data-driven decision making.

Competenze

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Three+ years of purchasing, material planning, supply chain, or inventory experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, purchasing processes, inventory control, and supplier performance management.
• Proficiency with Excel and business reporting tools; ability to interpret operational and cost data and learn new technology.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving, prioritization, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills.

Mansioni

• Review MRP requirements, demand changes, forecasts, inventory, and supplier capacity to set purchasing priorities.
• Create and maintain purchase orders, supplier schedules, acknowledgments, and delivery commitments.
• Resolve ERP/MRP exceptions, shortages, and late orders; expedite or adjust deliveries as needed.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal partners on recovery plans and approved alternatives.
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, lead times, and capacity; drive corrective actions with suppliers and Quality.
• Balance material availability and working capital through appropriate order quantities and timing.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms within assigned authority.
• Collaborate across Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Finance on new products and changes.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, cost, lead-time, and planning data in ERP/MRP; analyze trends and root causes.

Conoscenze

ERP experience

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Formazione

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Operations

Strumenti

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Business reporting tools

Descrizione del lavoro

PHD, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Buyer/Planner to ensure materials and supplier capacity meet production and customer requirements. You will balance inventory, lead times, and cost, using ERP/MRP data to anticipate issues and coordinate timely solutions.

You will create and manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and cost. This role emphasizes problem-solving, negotiation, and data-driven decision making.