Buyer & Planner

Heaven Hill Brands•Bardstown, KY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer & Planner will be responsible for planning, directing, or coordinating the activities involved in purchasing materials, products, and services to ensure materials are available and services are aligned to meet planned deadlines. This position will examine existing procedures to identify opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs involving the movement, storage, and processing of inventory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent years of experience
Minimum 3 years of administrative or coordinator experience required, preferably in materials management or procurement
Proficient computer skills with experience utilizing Microsoft Office tools, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, inventory management software, and database software
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Proven communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and personalities at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues/problems
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job, and successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, often under strict deadlines

Nice To Haves

APICS Training Certification
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Products and ERP software

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with operations, WLD, Marketing, and Supply Chain leadership to develop and maintain programs and processes designed to ensure excellence
Represent company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers
Locate vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales
Assist in developing and implementing purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
Maintain records of goods ordered and received
Participate in the development of specifications for products or substitute materials
Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability
Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers
Work with other Buyer/Planners to coordinate all material changes efficiently and effectively while minimizing obsolescence
Prepare and process requisitions, purchase orders, and forecast for supplies, equipment, and services.
Work closely with Production/State Registration/Marketing/Customer Service on State Code Panel approvals
Management of off-site inventories
Coordinate cycle counts for responsible materials
Align processes to ensure inventory accuracy
Analyzing and evaluating inventory quantities are sufficient for needs
Coordinating timely deliveries with suppliers
Maintenance of IFS inventory items and planning parameters
All activities related to the securing of product to meet the demands of operations and contract bottlers, including the maintenance of all financial/inventory systems.