Strategic Purchasing Planner | Data-Driven Supply Chain

Employee Magnets, Inc.; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Employee Magnets, Inc. seeks a Purchasing Planner to manage manufacturing orders, prioritize backorders with warehouse teams, and resolve invoice discrepancies before payment.

The role requires a bachelor's in supply chain or business, at least one year in related work, and strong data analysis, ERP/forecasting skills. You will collaborate across functions and support cost-efficient procurement.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business related majors.
• Minimum one year of related experience preferred.
• Needs ability to work with and analyze large amounts of data.
• Needs ability to establish positive working relationships with internal customers.
• Willing to take direction and work independently.
• Must have clear success in the delivery, supply, and materials management solutions with demonstrated results.
• Requires end-to-end supply chain knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional, team oriented environment
• Demonstrated use of ERP and forecasting systems.
• Demonstrated self-motivational skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Office(Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Job requires the ability to clearly organize and categorize work priorities to complete work.
• Critical analysis and complex problem solving skills are needed.
• English and Mandarin bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create manufacturer orders and transfer tickets for each manufacturing operation needed to produce the product.
• Meet with Production Control to determine the proper sequencing/priority of manufacturing operations.
• Process local purchase request and order.
• Review and validate invoices from vendors before bring them to Finance department.
• Work with CN Buying team to resolve discrepancies on PO/SO/Invoices.
• Builds and maintains a work environment that is positive and is supported by open feedback and two-way communications at all levels.
• Keeps warehouse process organized and smoothly at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work environment while supporting the companys culture.
• Responsible for fostering a healthy and safe work environment, focusing on the well-being of all associates.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal relations

Independent worker

End-to-end supply chain

Cross-functional teamwork

ERP & forecasting

MS Office

Prioritization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business-related majors

Tools

ERP systems

Forecasting software

MS Office

Job description

Employee Magnets, Inc. seeks a Purchasing Planner to manage manufacturing orders, prioritize backorders with warehouse teams, and resolve invoice discrepancies before payment.

The role requires a bachelor's in supply chain or business, at least one year in related work, and strong data analysis, ERP/forecasting skills. You will collaborate across functions and support cost-efficient procurement.