Buyer planner

Position Summary

The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for the planning and purchasing of items to support the delivery of product to the customer at the highest quality and lowest possible total cost.
The role has a key focus in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the data held in the ERP system, helping to maintain optimal inventory levels at all times.

Responsibilities:
 

• For the assigned portfolio of items, optimize inventory levels to ensure compliance with agreed customer stock holding requirements and internal inventory targets.
• Analyse, understand and take appropriate actions regarding ERP recommendations based on system settings. 
• Issue purchase orders and work orders as per lead times to ensure delivery in line with internal & customer On Time Delivery goals.
• Work directly with the supply base to ensure the necessary communication results in swift order acknowledgements and clear availability information, updating the ERP system to reflect the latest information.
• Identify opportunities for sourcing improvements and cost savings, driving these opportunities through to implementation.
• Maintain accurate system data, such as purchase costs, lead times, MOQ’s, etc.
• Timely resolution to supplier invoice discrepancies, assisting finance dept as necessary.
• Coordinate disposition of non-conforming material, notifying the supplier immediately to ensure no disruption to the supply chain.