Sr planner buyer work mode: onsite location: onsite – juarez, nuevo leon, mexico opportunity basic function:
under the supervision of the supervisor - purchasing direct materials, this position administrates the raw material and components to ensure the necessary level of inventory.
coordinates the inventory cycle count of materials to reconciliate physical count vs. Sap.
specific responsibilities: evaluates inventory levels, lot size, lead time, etc.
on a weekly basis for all materials in order to manufacture the finished goods requested by the customers as per the production schedule.keep inventory levels to an appropriate minimum while ensuring there is adequate inventory for production to have low investment in raw materials without affecting production.under instructions of the supervisor - purchasing direct materials, will define the strategy for replenishment, which could be minimum-maximum, kanban, mrp, etc.a spreadsheet should be performed daily for planning purposes, linked with the master production schedule.coordinate cycle counts to maintain actual data in inventories.ensure all purchase order statuses are accurate in sap for data regarding material, quantity, supplier, description, item description, condition, and lead times.adjust kanban sizes and quantities and mrp for materials based on changes in the production schedules.adjust purchase order statuses as necessary to adapt to production needs.facilitate efficient just-in-time delivery of materials to respective plant locations.maintain a backlog of outstanding orders with an estimated delivery date and time.coordinate raw material shipments with the respective customs brokers.look for possible mcip cost reduction opportunities.provide detailed reports to management including material status, consumption trends, delivery statistics, and detailed cost analysis.review and recommend finished stock for obsolescence and salvage.participate in annual physical inventory activities as directed by materials manager.comply with the health and safety roles and responsibilities established for this position.perform other duties as assigned by supervisor – purchasing direct materials.skills/requirements relationships and contacts: reports to the supervisor- purchasing direct materials.frequent contact with suppliers (sales, quality, engineering departments).frequent contact with customs broker personnel.frequent contact with carriers.education and experience requirements: education: preference bachelor's degree
experience: preference two years' experience in raw materials, purchasing, supply chain.
formation: preference english spoken, inventory control, and erp.
skills: traits:
critical: abstract reasoning ability, aggressiveness, assertiveness, cautiousness, ego-drive, energy, self-structure, thoroughness, and urgency.
supporting: external structure, gregariousness, and sociability.
behaviors:
critical: persuasively sells ideas to gain support and buy-in; is willing to make tough decisions; establishes goals, priorities, and expectations for staff members; is persistent; recognizes problems, issues, and opportunities; gathers and analyzes data; leverages resources effectively; independently sets goals, objectives, and priorities; manages multiple tasks and activities; works quickly.
supporting: creates new concepts and approaches to solve problems; follows established policies and procedures; develops new contacts and initiates relationships.
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