Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
JOB TITLE: Buyer/Planner
EMPLOYER: Eco Enterprise, LLC
DEPARTMENT: Strategic Purchasing
REPORTS TO: Purchasing Manager
EFFECTIVE Date: 3/28/2025
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, manages flow of materials, parts and assemblies between sections or departments. Coordinates material needs for manufacturing lines of difficult complexity or with greatest financial impact if errors occur. Initiates and follows established procedures. Makes decisions affecting the financial performance of the company. Executes strategic action plans. Implements and maintains processes that support Supply Chain department metrics.
The Buyer/Planner will receive requisitions and/or request for purchase and/or execute material release against an active supply agreement then enter into the D365 system. Record and communicate special instructions to Planning Manufacturing. Engages in tactical level communication with suppliers concerning opportunities for improvement. Responsible for ensuring that stock levels are maintained at the lowest possible level while achieving the contract specific and agreed service requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties may be assigned)
· Data Entry – Will be required to transfer data from one document to another.
· Maintaining Quotes & Pricing – Will be required to ensure that all part quotes and pricing are up to date.
· Understand Planning Workbooks – Each planner will have a personalized Bucket based on their production lines. Must be able to read and comprehend their buckets.
· Plan individual Production Lines – Each planner will be responsible for multiple lines; learning to prioritize stocks-outs and maintaining stock levels will be critical.
· Convert Requisitions to Purchase Orders – Will be responsible for sending system generated Requisitions to each vendor after reviewing their planner workbook.
· Submit Tech Connects for BOM corrections 0 If needed Tech Connects will need submitted to help fix demand issues with parts.
· Expediting & Prioritizing Low Stock Items – In the event of a stock out or low stock status, the buyer planner will need to be able to execute and expedite material to limit the amount of disruption for production line(s).
· Purchase Order Maintenance – Maintaining and closing PO’s as needed.
· Review Supplier Delivery Performance – Weekly Supplier Delivery Performance Reports will need to be reviewed and updated by each planner.
· Daily Tier Walks with Production – Morning Tier Walks will be necessary to ensure collaboration and communication continues.
· Understanding Blueprints – Needs to understand basic Blueprint reading. Often the planner will need help other departments identify material.
· Ability to maintain and modify backhaul schedules for necessary suppliers.
· Others as requested.
COMPETENCIES:
· Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals; stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies.
· Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
· Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives; enlists a range of stakeholders to add value; ensures they are well informed, and surprises are avoided.
· Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies; sees how own work connects to the broader organization’s strategy. Understands what actions to take to help the organization reach its goals.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
• BA/BS in Business preferred
· Must demonstrate planning, analytical, and organizational skills.
· Customer service skills a plus.
· Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in purchasing and/or Supply.
· Experience using common PC software, including MS Office Suite, working knowledge of ERP with an understanding of bills of materials and supporting data of the operating system and the understanding and ability to apply the principles of Lean Manufacturing and Kanban systems required.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must b e met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Manufacturing floor environment with frequent walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.
· Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery.
· Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devises such as a cellphone, computer, Teams, etc.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional
Requirements: