Strategic Materials Buyer & Planner

AJR Filtration, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AJR Filtration, Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Buyer Planner to manage material planning and procurement, ensuring inventory levels meet production schedules and customer delivery dates.

You will plan raw material purchases, place orders, expediting when needed, monitor inventory, and report activity. This role builds supplier relationships, negotiates to meet material requirements, collaborates with Operations, Quality, Sales and Shipping, maintains ERP data, and supports cost-effective sourcing

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year recent previous experience in a Purchasing/Materials role.
• High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience working in ERP/MRP systems essential with a focus on purchasing; Sage is a plus.
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks/projects under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication and follow-up skills.
• Proactive approach to overcome challenges and achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing procurement of finished and raw goods.
• Managing and controlling the cost-effective purchase of materials.
• Review, analyze and interpret reports to determine requirements based on material availability, inventory levels and lead times.
• Proactively report product and material availability issues.
• Maintain Master Data; revise planning data for ERP forecasting.
• Work with production to ensure proper recording and evaluation of inventory levels.
• Maintain purchase order status and shipping tracking in ERP.
• Ensure parts and materials are bought at competitive prices and delivered on time.
• Foster close relationships with Operations, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, Shipping, Accounting.
• Continually improve purchasing methods and drive down external spend.
• Review the Purchasing function and identify improvements.

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

ERP/MRP

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Associates degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Sage ERP Software

MS Office

Job description

AJR Filtration, Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Buyer Planner to manage material planning and procurement, ensuring inventory levels meet production schedules and customer delivery dates.

You will plan raw material purchases, place orders, expediting when needed, monitor inventory, and report activity. This role builds supplier relationships, negotiates to meet material requirements, collaborates with Operations, Quality, Sales and Shipping, maintains ERP data, and supports cost-effective sourcing