Strategic Buyer & Planner, SAP (Manufacturing)

Talentify; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a dedicated Buyer Planner for a contract role based in Milwaukee, WI. This position focuses on purchasing and planning to ensure materials meet production needs; SAP proficiency is required and regular communication with suppliers and internal teams is essential.

You will manage POs in SAP, monitor shortages, expediting components, and collaborate with manufacturing on changing priorities. The role involves 8-hour shifts in a fully onsite Milwaukee environment.

Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in purchasing, buying, planning, or related supply chain roles.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Strong understanding of purchasing, material planning, and supplier management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently within a smaller manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and planning activities to ensure materials are available to meet production requirements.
• Issue and manage purchase orders within SAP.
• Communicate regularly with suppliers regarding material availability, lead times, delivery dates, and shortages.
• Identify and proactively address potential material shortages that could impact production.
• Expedite critical components and follow up with suppliers to keep production on schedule.
• Work directly with the manufacturing floor to understand material needs and changing production priorities.
• Participate in regular production meetings and provide updates regarding material availability and shortages.
• Partner with sales and other internal teams to provide accurate updates regarding order and production status.
• Monitor open purchase orders and adjust priorities based on business and production requirements.
• Research supply issues and work cross-functionally to determine solutions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and planning information within SAP.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Skills

SAP

Purchasing

Planning

Supplier management

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a dedicated Buyer Planner for a contract role based in Milwaukee, WI. This position focuses on purchasing and planning to ensure materials meet production needs; SAP proficiency is required and regular communication with suppliers and internal teams is essential.

You will manage POs in SAP, monitor shortages, expediting components, and collaborate with manufacturing on changing priorities. The role involves 8-hour shifts in a fully onsite Milwaukee environment.