Buyer Planner

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The function of the Buyer–Planner is to provide purchasing support to all branches in ensuring the proper inventory levels and correct product mix are maintained. This role is the liaison between the Branches and Supplier Partners as well as between the Accounts Payable team and Supplier Partners. Duties include Purchase Order review, placement, expediting and issues resolution.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Run a monthly update of inventory items stocking levels
• Generate Purchase Requisitions for the branches to review and approve
• Convert approved Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders
• Maintain Purchase Orders for pricing accuracy and meeting Full Freight allowance or agreed Freight Terms
• Submit Purchase Orders to Supplier Partners
• Follow up with Supplier Partners to ensure Purchase Orders are confirmed and shipped in a timely manner.
• Review and reconcile Order Confirmations for the following:
• Total amounts
• Correct items
• Correct pricing
• Agreed Freight Terms
• Agreed Shipping Date
• Execute the creation of Transfer orders for any surplus in other branches
• Follow up with other branches to ensure Transfer orders are shipped in a timely manner
• Work with the branches and the supplier partners to resolve any shipping issues, which may include but not limited to discrepancies, damages during transit
• Work with the AP team and supplier partners to resolve any pricing issues
• Run monthly data reports as requested
• Other duties as required

EHS REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the company’s TRIR goals.
• Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company’s environmental performance goals.
• Complete, and actively participate in all of the company’s Safety Skills training requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Minimum of three years of related experience working in PVF industries in lieu of bachelor’s degree
• PVF products knowledge is preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Excel
• Professional verbal and written communication skills preferred
• Moderate travel is expected for this position

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the office, plant, warehouse, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area.
• Must have manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment, including a 10 key adding machine, PC
• Ability to simultaneously manage several objectives and reassign priorities.
• Must be able to tolerate changing priorities, and complete assignments despite frequent interruptions.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment is typically considered in an office environment located on-site, within a corporate office location during normal or extended business hours. Work environment may also include meeting venues, or other locations as required.