Buyer - Planner (Mid Level)

Primary Talent Partners

San Jose, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$30–$35 Per Hour

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Capacity Analysis, Cost Modeling, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Financial Administration, Forecasting, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Kanban, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Microsoft Outlook, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Oracle, Oracle ERP, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Procurement Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, Records Management, Standards Development, Storage Area Network (SAN), Supply Chain Management, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

San Jose, CA

POSTED

1 day ago

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Buyer - Planner (Mid Level) with a multinational science and technology company in San Jose, CA. This is a 4-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay:$30.00 - $35.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Schedule: Monday to Friday - Day shift - 100% onsite

Description:
The Buyer Planner is responsible for managing Manufacturing Planning, on time delivery to customers, and Kanban ordering process, this role also incorporates supplier communications, negotiation, document preparation, records management, financial administration, scheduling, inventory management, and general problem solving. The successful candidate will be a key team member in developing standard processes and support ongoing manufacturing operations.

This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is part of the Manufacturing team, located in San Jose and will be an on-site role.

Experience working with an ERP (Oracle preferred but any other ERPs work as well)
Be able to follow written and verbal instructions
Be able to use computer - Microsoft Outlook
KANBAN planning experience is a plus (not a MUST)
Must be able to work independently/be proactive
Candidates with master's Degrees are considered overqualified

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Apply knowledge of International procurement & shipping (total cost model), by working closely with Procurement and Global Planning Teams, to assure material availability and prioritization for customers.
Plan inventory levels, locations, and execute all forecasting and planning programs by analyzing manufacturing capacity; determine when items are built.
Be a champion for the material processes. Promote problem solving around key deliverables through Daily Management, work to implement effective countermeasures, and provide feedback to affected parties on challenges.
This position will work closely with all other material team members in the plant to ensure effective tactical material execution along with On Time Delivery to the end customer. Will be responsible for communicating plans, challenges, and opportunities across the organization while working effectively to problem solve solutions.

The essential requirements of the job include:

5+ years' experience planning and controlling inventory, plus working with supply chain and inventory management systems (i.e., Advanced Excel skills, Kanban, Oracle, or similar inventory system). MUST HAVE (SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE IN PLANNING).
Excellent organizational skills and communication through multiple sites, departments, and organizational leadership levels.
Detail oriented and focused on delivering value to the factory.
Strong analytical skills, initiative, judgment, and problem-solving ability, while driving a complex supply chain and inventory management system.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com

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Buyer - Planner (Mid Level)

Primary Talent Partners

San Jose, CA

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