Buyer/Planner

Fontana, California

30+ days ago

Job Description

Career Opportunity: Buyer/Planner with Senneca Holdings

Problem solving, exceeding customer expectations, follow through and commitment to excellence...these are the skills we are seeking. We are looking for dynamic, high achievers that are ready to learn and grow with our organization!

The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for purchasing materials for the production facility. This person will review supply plans based upon changes in forecast and customer demands. They will work closely with the supply chain team and the production team to manage capacity constraints and ensure finished goods product is available to meet our customer expectations. These products and services are to be secured at cost, quality, and at delivery competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards.

Duties and responsibilities:

Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required.
Maintains close coordination with plant engineering to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.
Work closely with Production to advise of potential supply issues and resolutions in purchased goods.
Responsible for the timely planning and scheduling of receipt and inventory control of the products.
Have a thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures, warehouse, and inventory control.
Interviews and confers with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics, inventory control, and management. Secures and analyzes quotations.
Coordinates as appropriate quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers.
Visits suppliers’ facilities to qualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems.

Required Qualifications:

3 - 5 years in a buying/sourcing position.
Experience in a manufacturing plant.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
APICS: CPIM and/or CPP certification.

Desired Attributes:

Attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills.
Exceptional analytical and decision-making abilities.
Problem analysis and problem resolution at a functional level.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
Strong team player.
Commitment to company values and business ethics.

Open the door to your next exciting career opportunity at Senneca Holdings!

Senneca Holdings is an Equal Opportunity.

Please no third-party candidates or phone calls.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Fontana, California
Website	http://senneca.com/about-us/careers/

Skills

APICS (Association for Operations Management)unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Business Ethicsunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Capacity Managementunmatched
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Follow Throughunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Quality Engineeringunmatched
Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Warehousingunmatched

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