Buyer/Planner II
Core
Manage inventory and supply levels for low to medium spend commodities to support customer demand and optimize cash flow through inventory DIO.
Role type
Buyer/Planner II
Builds
Sustainable stock availability and reduced excess inventory for industrial motion control products
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (power transmission, automation, motors)
Required skills
Supply chain planning, Purchase order management, Supplier performance management, Inventory analysis, Risk identification, Data integrity maintenance, Cross-functional collaboration, Process improvement, SAP/Oracle system usage, Basic analytics
Preferred skills
E-Sourcing activity, Pricing analysis, Kaizen activities, Special report development
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Responsibilities
Execute monthly shipment and inventory planning aligned with SIOP goals; Monitor finished goods inventory and supply levels to ensure timely, cost-effective fulfillment; Manage supplier performance regarding on-time delivery, quantity, and cost; Perform inventory excess and obsolete scrubbing; Develop and execute supply chain improvement projects; Analyze data to identify risks in supply availability and inventory aging; Collaborate with sales and demand planning to align material plans; Lead special reports and activities to monitor and improve team performance.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC