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Columbia, SC
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Job overview

The Buyer/Planner manages procurement, planning, scheduling, and disposition of non-commercial and development parts to align production with scheduled requirements. The role coordinates materials purchasing, forecasts usage and delivery needs, maintains inventory, and supports production efficiency. It also includes invoice approval, ERP administration, supply chain risk analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. A degree in Business Administration or a related field and Epicor experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ProcurementPlanningSchedulingMS OfficeMRP/ERP SystemsEpicorInformation AnalysisIssue IdentificationAttention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Focus

Qualifications

Business Administration or Related Field2 Years Related Experience

Full job description

The Buyer/Planner manages activities associated with (1) procurement, (2) planning, (3) scheduling, and (4) disposition of non-commercial/development parts, to ensure that actual production activities meet scheduled requirements. Coordinates the procurement of all raw materials, product components, labels, packaging materials and supplies to support efficient production processes. Ensures that production schedules for these projects optimize plant asset utilization, plant labor and customer demands. The Buyer/Planner is also responsible for the approval of invoices and backing-up other Buyer/Planners as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Create and manage RFQ/RFP including scope of work, review bid proposals and make recommendations based on results of quoting analysis.

  • Leads sourcing, ordering and expediting of materials required to support non-commercial/development production, with support from Sourcing Manager, Engineering, and Technical Services teams. Has direct responsibility for ordering materials managed by the ERP.

  • Forecast usage and delivery requirements of all applicable materials.

  • Responsible for ordering and maintaining appropriate inventories.

  • Identify and analyze supply chain risks and opportunities and help develop solutions with a positive team-centric attitude.

  • Administer the ERP System as it relates to purchasing and planning operations.

  • Ensure MRP/ERP Systems are aligned with current Good Manufacturing Practices (e.g. all aspects of the facility lifecycle is compliant with industry expectations / cGMP).

  • Develop positive professional relationships with cross functional departments to maximize opportunities for process improvement: engineering, quality, IT, finance, operations and warehouse / receiving.

  • Ensure that purchased & manufactured parts are dispositioned timely & in accordance with customer orders, to maximize storage capacity.

  • Support other Buyer/Planners, as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred .

  • 2 years related experience preferred.

  • Proficient in MS Office suite and Extensive knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, Epicor preferred.

  • Able to analyze large amounts of information and identify key issues.

  • Detail orientated, strong interpersonal skills and customer focused.

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