Buyer Planner

Acumed LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Job Scope

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for and manages internal production planning and external supply planning including purchasing, material requirements planning, supplier relationship management, product life cycle and service design. This role maintains the Master Schedule and approved Purchase Plan. Purchases technical materials, supplies, services and coordinates the flow of work according to Supply Plan. Responsible for vendor delivery, cost, lead-time, and inventory levels. Negotiates with suppliers regarding damage claims, product or service rejections, the return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering change orders. Develops and maintains systems, records and files.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains part level planning variables (safety stock, order quantities, lead-times, forecasts) to ensure the company is able to meet customer needs.
• Resolve invoice issues for orders placed.
• On a timely basis, reviews Material Requirements Planning messages and releases purchase and/or work orders accordingly.
• Request quotes from suppliers and assists in negotiating pricing.
• Follows up on inventory adjustments and discrepancies to adjust production plans accordingly.
• Reviews and assigns appropriate due dates for customer orders as needed by Customer Service.
• Communicates and responds in a timely fashion with internal and external “customers” (e.g. Suppliers and Customer Service, Engineering, and Quality Departments).
• Participates in New Product Introduction (NPI) process as Core Product Development Team (PDT) or Extended Core PDT member representing Supply Chain concerns and interests.
• Develop strong vendor partnerships.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, or equivalent work experience required.
• 3 years minimum planning and purchasing experience required.
• APICS certification a plus.
• Experience with ERP/MRP system(s) and common office software.
• Ability to problem solve and follow through to resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to read, understand and complete all paperwork.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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