Strategic Buyer Planner: Inventory & Supplier Mastery

Virginia Economic Development Partnership; Virginia; Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Afton Scientific is seeking an organized, proactive Buyer Planner to join our Supply Chain team. This role ensures materials needed for manufacturing and project activities are available on time while maintaining inventory levels and strong supplier relationships.

This position offers opportunities to plan, problem-solve, and coordinate across departments to support successful manufacturing operations. You will engage with suppliers, track orders, and contribute to continuous improvement

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Inventory management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and issue-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and proactive problem-solving.

Aufgaben

• Obtain supplier quotes and procure materials for manufacturing and project requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned suppliers and maintain relationships.
• Monitor open purchase orders and coordinate delivery dates.
• Manage critical material orders to prevent production disruptions.
• Monitor inventory levels (raw materials, in-transit, consignment).
• Maintain MRP data and coordinate material deliveries to minimize shortages/excess.
• Perform production and project material planning, allocations, and pick lists.
• Prepare and review supply chain and quality docs (SOPs, specs, SC non-conformances, quarterly DEA reporting).
• Assist with cycle counts and inventories to support accuracy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in supply chain efficiency, compliance, and cost.

Kenntnisse

Planning & Organization

Attention to Detail

Supplier Relationship Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Inventory Management

Negotiation

Ausbildung

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Afton Scientific is seeking an organized, proactive Buyer Planner to join our Supply Chain team. This role ensures materials needed for manufacturing and project activities are available on time while maintaining inventory levels and strong supplier relationships.

This position offers opportunities to plan, problem-solve, and coordinate across departments to support successful manufacturing operations. You will engage with suppliers, track orders, and contribute to continuous improvement