Sr. Planner/Buyer

Sr. Planner/Buyer Troll Systems Corporation - 1.0 Valencia, CA Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $95,000 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building Communication with suppliers Procurement report preparation ERP systems Bachelor's degree in business Purchase order management Materials management in manufacturing Mid-level 3 years MRP Bachelor's degree in engineering Task prioritization Supply planning in materials management Vendor relationship management Production monitoring Collaboration with manufacturing teams Logistics order management CPIM Supplier relationship management (SRM) Business Production scheduling Supply Chain Management Communication skills Inventory management reporting (product management technique) Supply chain collaboration Full Job Description Essential functions and responsibilities: Provides production status updates to management and closely monitors the production process to ensure plans are completed on time. Plan, analyze, and execute all the material requirements for various electromechanical assemblies and harnesses, PCB assemblies, and custom fabrications Responsible for building and fostering supplier relationships to ensure that completion deadlines are met per the master sales forecasts or customer orders Using data and systems, manage inventory levels to maximize manufacturing production plans Review and coordinate MRP/ERP suggestions to support CTP schedules. Partner with Buyer (Planner/Buyer) to create purchase orders to support requirements and production goals Responsible for expediting highly critical supplier orders that can have a significant delay and/or financial loss to the business resulting from unforeseen conditions Coordinates and Interfaces with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department, and the warehouse on material shortages and production planning issues to achieve schedules. Maintain inventory and planning parameters for material in the ERP database to establish and manage inventory targets Using available data, prepare procurement reports for the Management team Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed Experience working with Intuitive ERP is a plus Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Procurement, Business, or equivalent preferred CPIM is highly desirable 3+ years of experience in Production purchasing and/or planning and MRP in a manufacturing environment 3+ years in procurement and managing strategic purchases with a proven record of improvement Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision. Strong communication skills Excellent ability to multitask and prioritize