International Buyer/Planner Fisher-Barton Inc. - 3.0 Loves Park, IL Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $95,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Open paid time off Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Employee stock ownership plan Life insurance Qualifications Spreadsheets Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions)

Full Job Description Job Title:

International Buyer /

Planner Role Summary:

The International Buyer / Planner coordinates, organizes, and oversees all activities involved with procuring purchased goods, heavily focuses on internationally purchased goods and services, including intra-company and sub-suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain. Communicate directly with International, sub-suppliers and internal companies to purchase, schedule material procurement. Set up and execute cross-functional meetings with Sales, Operations and Finance (SIOP) to facilitate the planning process. Develop and maintain detailed inventory plans for internationally purchased material. Analyzing current inventories and procedures and developing detailed inventory plans to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company. Develop processes to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and delivery requirements are met Monitor the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with other departments. Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies. Coordinates Cost Savings Indicatives with all Suppliers on an annual basis Maintain daily communication Fisher Barton Vietnam facility to schedule production and monitor leads times and shipment status. Weekly communication with Vietnam facility which would include off hours based on time difference

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and/or 3 years relevant experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Purchasing Proficient working knowledge of ERP systems (Epicor Preferred) Advanced working knowledge of

Microsoft Excel Travel Required:

Less than 5% of Travel How often:

Infrequent Where:

Zenith Cutter/Corporate Watertown, WI Work Location:

Loves Park, IL Shift/Hours/Days:

Monday-Friday 8-5 (Occasional after-hour conferences due to time difference with our Vietnam facility)

Benefits Package:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Prescription Drug Benefits 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Paid Holidays Open PTO FSA (Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account) Fisher Barton is an ESOP company, a qualified defined contribution plan that allows employees to become shareholders.

Who we are:

At Fisher Barton, we combine years of experience across multiple industries to deliver unparalleled innovation. Our world-class talent understands the behavior of materials and develops leading-edge solutions that meet your unique needs. We're more than a source for high-quality parts; Fisher Barton is your resource for the highest quality solutions you'll find—anywhere. Fisher Barton is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any status or character protected by law diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any status or characteristic protected by law.