Planner Direct Materials / Buyer

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Role Purpose Statement

Responsible for purchasing materials/ mainly food product for the Materials department from suppliers; ensure orders are accurate and complete in a timely manner.

Main Accountabilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Determine quantity of food products to order based on forecast, on hand inventory, lead-time, and supplier delivery schedule

•    Create purchase orders

•    Reconcile purchase order against supplier invoices and what is in system

•    Conduct daily/weekly/monthly inventory using order guides and EOM process

•    Communicate with supplier regarding order and pricing discrepancies

•    Determine product overages/stockouts and communicate to manager; assist with reallocation or substitution of product

•    Responsible for days on hand (DOH)

•    Ensure addresses are up to date in the purchasing system

•    Assist the Materials department on other projects as needed

•    Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

•    High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
•    One to three years materials, purchasing, and/or clerical experience required
•    SAP MM and Ariba experience preferred
•    Strong interpersonal/communication skills
•    Must be able to perform in a high stress environment
•    Strong organizational skills
•    Basic knowledge of Microsoft office programs
•    Intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
•    Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed