Buyer/Planner

The Buyer Planner at Mahomed Sales and Warehousing, LLC is responsible for procuring direct supplies and services within the scope of the company's policies and procedures in support of its manufacturing operations. This position sends schedules to suppliers electronically as well as manually, manages the process of receiving, reviewing, and monitoring the filling of customer requirements and acts as a supplier service liaison between supplier and MSW. The Buyer Planner utilizes an MRP system in accordance with established parameters and coordinates with scheduling/production to ensure parts are in stock with ample time to produce finished goods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Manages continuity of supply of material to support all production needs.
• Contact suppliers to verify shipment details, request push outs and pull ins (Action supplier exception messages) based upon customer requirements.
• Plans for purchasing materials to support production/customer needs using EDI sales forecasts.
• Review customer demand, production schedules, and material shortage reports to determine materials requirements and priorities.
• Coordinate constrained customer-directed suppliers with customer agreement.
• Drive troubled suppliers to provide detailed delivery plans that ensure 100% on-time delivery. Supplier recovery plans should show when troubled suppliers are 100% compliant with MSW needs.
• Maintain and nurtures excellent internal customer and supplier/customer relationships.
• Communicates cross functionally with various departments to ensure all needs are met.
• Requisitions and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.
• Manages and maintain safety stock levels to reduce risk of stock outs through analyzing supply and demand.
• Maintain part number parameters (lead-times, box quantities, MOQs, time fences, costs, etc.)
• Run EDI customer sales orders comparing prior and level the schedule by work center.
• Resolve A/P issues timely.
• Assists in new product launch process.
• Compiles information, such production progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed
• Create and maintain Work Instructions for this position and follow

ISO 9001

2015 or

IATF 16949

requirements for updates.

• Coordinate with quality team to mitigate supplier quality issues and propose deviations.
• Lead root cause corrective actions for past due purchase orders and for inventory below / above optimized levels.
• Confirm Purchase Orders within 3 days of creation and keep promise dates accurate.
• Participate in teams to resolve problems, mitigate risks, process improvements, etc.
• Take full ownership of the job matrix with back-up associates.
• Drive improvement through new processes, methods, and tools.
• Additional tasks may also be assigned as required. What Success Looks Like
• Customer OTDIF >95%.
• Supplier on time delivery is >90%.
• Supplier compliant delivery recovery plans in place for troubled suppliers.
• Same day response time to customer/supplier requests.
• On time material availability for production ensuring 100% on time delivery to customers.
• Right sized material stocking levels that support company inventory turn goals and 100% on time delivery to customers.
• Demonstrated strong customer and supplier relationships are in place.

Position Profile:

• Thrive in team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communicator.
• Ambassador for both MSW and customers.
• Able to shift priorities quickly based on business needs.
• Values structure, accountability, and consistent follow‑through.
• Self‑motivated with a strong desire to satisfy external and internal customers.
• Demonstrates ownership of assigned tasks and pride in work quality.
• Operates effectively in a fast‑paced environment influenced by business growth and operational momentum.
• Values structure, accountability, and consistent follow‑through.
• Demonstrates ownership of assigned tasks and pride in work quality. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a related field is preferred.
• 3- 5 years of buying, planning, or customer service experience in a manufacturing environment.
• APICS certification or near-term path to obtain.
• Strong experience with MRP systems and knowledge of operations/manufacturing flow.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel pivot tables.
• Experience analyzing complex data, identifying problems, and making transformational changes.
• Strong negotiation, teamwork, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Strong written and oral communication, teamwork and presentation skills.
• Able and willing to work all shifts and hours as required.

Experience:

manufacturing buying planning or customer service : 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

APICS certification or near-term completion? (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person