Operations Planning Buyer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. 

Primary tasks and responsibilities:

• Responsible for ordering operating supplies and packaging products.


• Purchase assigned materials to ensure supply meets production and on-time delivery requirements.


• Manage assigned supplier partnerships on a daily basis by clearly communicating expectations and monitoring compliance.


• Resolve any quality issues, credits, returns and expectations with suppliers.


• Analyze aged inventory and work with operations and warehouse to use in the plant.


• Develop proficiency in using the ERP and business intelligence tools to mine data, analyze trends, and provide meaningful suggestions.


• Use highest standard of ethics when working with suppliers and Menasha associates.


• Daily prioritization of work tasks, with the understanding that agreed upon deadlines should be met.


• Support the negotiation of material costs through lead time reduction, terms negotiations, appropriate buying strategy, rebates and cost containment outlined by corporate procurement.


• Participate actively in the management of the business through team involvement.


• Considers both short-term and long-term impact when making decisions, keeping in mind company goals.


• Cross train within Operations Planning team to provide support and coverage as needed.


• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Professional Expectations:

• Uphold the highest ethical standards, including Code of Conduct and Values.


• Comply with standard operating procedures, including but not limited to: Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF), Continuous Improvement (CI) and other policies established by the Company.
  
  
  
  • Initiate action on all observed safety, quality and food safety problems.
  
  
  • Follow procedures for proper handling, labeling, storage, and use of supplies and materials.
  
  
  
  


• Ability to work independently and prioritize projects. Must be willing and able to communicate effectively when volume of work or deadlines conflict with one another.


• Follow through on commitments in a timely manner.


• Perform responsibilities to expected outcomes.


• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.


• Identify and participate in learning activities that promote personal and professional growth.


• Experiment with new processes and ideas to drive innovation and continuous quality improvement.


• Take appropriate risks and learn from resulting successes and mistakes.


• Communicate openly, truthfully and compassionately with respect for individual differences.


• Respect and promote diversity in the workplace.


• Listen actively to understand and strive for win-win solutions.