Buyer/Planner

The Hillman Group, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer Planner procures and continually seeks improved sources for a variety of raw materials, supplies, and services to support production requirements and ensure optimum inventory investment. The Buyer Planner negotiates with suppliers to secure appropriate cost, schedule, quality, payment, and delivery terms. The Buyer Planner maintains a current knowledge of company products, manufacturing operations, and market trends, and participates in continuous improvement teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent plus continued education in materials managment and purchasing.
Three years’ experience purchasing various materials, supplies, and services or the equivalent in education and experience.
Knowledge of automated production and inventory control, purchasing, and MRP systems (Oracle Enterprise 1).
Working knowledge of statistical process control, supplier management, supplier certification, and product data management multi-level Bill of Material concepts.
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Office applications (Excel, Word, Access).
Excellent analytical, negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Good technical aptitude – able to understand basic engineering drawings and specifications.
Knowledge of Lean Processes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business of supply chain management preferred.
Experience purchasing electro-mechanical commodities preferred.
ISM and/or APICS involvement preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews sales forecasts, production schedules, and manufacturing history to determine material requirements for designated items.
Consults the automated planning system to make a variety of planning and purchasing decisions, and accurately documents all transactions within the automated system.
Determines re-order points for non-Material Requirement Planning (MRP) items.
Works with Hillman staff to outline cost, quality, and delivery specifications for new items.
Orders maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) and point of purchase materials as needed.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with suppliers.
Monitors supplier performance and addresses issues as needed.
Purchases goods from international suppliers and completes import paperwork as required by US customs.
Works with Hillman staff to develop solutions for receiving, accounts payable, discrepant material, and engineering issues.
Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.