Purpose:

The Sr. Buyer/Planner will be responsible for tactical and strategic purchasing of all direct and indirect materials to ensure continuous operations at the Franklin, WI, HQ campus. The Sr. Buyer/Planner will play a critical role in product development projects, focus on identifying and implementing cost savings initiatives and collaborate cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create and update purchase orders with accurate delivery dates to maintain target inventory levels
• Product schedules to support production, as needed
• Partner with operations counterparts to adjust schedule to meet demand needs
• Identify inventory shorts and stock positions to achieve targeted build plan
• Monitor raw material deliveries to support production schedule
• Coordinate vendor returns for damages and non-conforming materials
• Systematically maintain inventory levels for factory consumables, including office supplies
• Negotiate contract terms, when applicable
• Monitor inventory turns and minimize obsolescence
• Reconcile PO quantity and receipt discrepancies, as needed
• Build and maintain vendor relationships through constant communication
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in Excel
• PBI experience preferred
• Ability to demonstrate leadership in a group setting
• Contract negotiation

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field with 5+ years experience in planning or purchasing. 10+ years of equivalent experience is acceptable.
• 3+ years in a support role within Manufacturing environment is preferred
• Effective (written and verbal) communication and effective interpersonal skills
• Flexible to change and possess a high degree of integrity and “can do” attitude
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to team and company goals
• Working in an ERP system, Oracle experience preferred