Buyer/Planner

The ideal candidate for a Buyer/Planner would be able to do the following:Planning & Inventory Management:Analyze MRP, safety stocks, reorder points, and service requirements ensuring adequate requisitions are released to support value stream production plans.Collaborate with Commodity Managers & Engineering to successfully implement engineering changes while minimizing excess and obsolete material. Process requisitions into purchase orders and obtain acknowledgement from suppliers.Ensure the timely delivery of raw materials needed to maintain the flow of production at the pace of our customers, while achieving the lowest possible cost of ownership for Alto-Shaam by properly maintaining master data within Oracle Fusion.Manage the procurement of materials, components, and services necessary for production.Supplier Performance:Ensure suppliers meet delivery requirements through regular follow-up and proactive expediting.  Provide proper escalation in the event production will experience a shortage.Maintain good supplier relations and represent Alto-Shaam in a professional and ethical manner while driving suppliers to meet delivery and quality expectations. Supply Chain Optimization:Develop and execute strategies to create inbound transportation efficiencies across all site-specific suppliers, including exploration of returnable packaging, resulting in lower total cost of ownership.Lead and collaborate on structured problem-solving activities targeted at quality, supplier performance and process improvement.Trained in and adheres to the procedures outlined in the TA-390 Supply Chain Training Matrix