Title: Buyer - Planner (Mid Level)
Location Sa Jose CA- Onsite
3 Months contract
Pay: $35.62/hr
Description:
Experience working with an ERP (Oracle preferred but any other ERPs work as well)
Both planning and buying experience are required for this position
Be able to follow written and verbal instructions
Be able to use computer - Microsoft Outlook
KANBAN planning experience is a plus (not a MUST)
Must be able to work independently/be proactive
Candidates with master's Degrees are considered overqualified
Shift: Monday to Friday - Day shift - 100% onsite
The Buyer Planner is responsible for managing Manufacturing Planning, on time delivery to customers, and Kanban ordering process, this role also incorporates supplier communications, negotiation, document preparation, records management, financial administration, scheduling, inventory management, and general problem solving. The successful candidate will be a key team member in developing standard processes and support ongoing manufacturing operations.
This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is part of the Manufacturing team, located in San Jose and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Apply knowledge of International procurement & shipping (total cost model), by working closely with Procurement and Global Planning Teams, to assure material availability and prioritization for customers.
Plan inventory levels, locations, and execute all forecasting and planning programs by analyzing manufacturing capacity; determine when items are built.
Be a champion for the material processes. Promote problem solving around key deliverables through Daily Management, work to implement effective countermeasures, and provide feedback to affected parties on challenges.
This position will work closely with all other material team members in the plant to ensure effective tactical material execution along with On Time Delivery to the end customer. Will be responsible for communicating plans, challenges, and opportunities across the organization while working effectively to problem solve solutions.
The essential requirements of the job include:
5+ years' experience planning and controlling inventory, plus working with supply chain and inventory management systems (i.e., Advanced Excel skills, Kanban, Oracle, or similar inventory system). MUST HAVE (SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE IN PLANNING).
Excellent organizational skills and communication through multiple sites, departments, and organizational leadership levels.
Detail oriented and focused on delivering value to the factory.
Strong analytical skills, initiative, judgment, and problem-solving ability, while driving a complex supply chain and inventory management system.
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Jose, CA
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Capacity Analysisunmatched
Cost Modelingunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Financial Administrationunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Inventory Planningunmatched
Kanbanunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Analysisunmatched
Manufacturing Managementunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Oracleunmatched
Oracle ERPunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Procurement Planningunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Records Managementunmatched
Standards Developmentunmatched
Supply Chain Managementunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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