Operations Planning Buyer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.

Primary tasks and responsibilities:

• Responsible for ordering operating supplies and packaging products.
• Purchase assigned materials to ensure supply meets production and on-time delivery requirements.
• Manage assigned supplier partnerships on a daily basis by clearly communicating expectations and monitoring compliance.
• Resolve any quality issues, credits, returns and expectations with suppliers.
• Analyze aged inventory and work with operations and warehouse to use in the plant.
• Develop proficiency in using the ERP and business intelligence tools to mine data, analyze trends, and provide meaningful suggestions.
• Use highest standard of ethics when working with suppliers and Menasha associates.
• Daily prioritization of work tasks, with the understanding that agreed upon deadlines should be met.
• Support the negotiation of material costs through lead time reduction, terms negotiations, appropriate buying strategy, rebates and cost containment outlined by corporate procurement.
• Participate actively in the management of the business through team involvement.
• Considers both short-term and long-term impact when making decisions, keeping in mind company goals.
• Cross train within Operations Planning team to provide support and coverage as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Professional Expectations:

• Uphold the highest ethical standards, including Code of Conduct and Values.

• Comply with standard operating procedures, including but not limited to: Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF), Continuous Improvement (CI) and other policies established by the Company.

• Initiate action on all observed safety, quality and food safety problems.

• Follow procedures for proper handling, labeling, storage, and use of supplies and materials.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize projects. Must be willing and able to communicate effectively when volume of work or deadlines conflict with one another.

• Follow through on commitments in a timely manner.

• Perform responsibilities to expected outcomes.

• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.

• Identify and participate in learning activities that promote personal and professional growth.

• Experiment with new processes and ideas to drive innovation and continuous quality improvement.

• Take appropriate risks and learn from resulting successes and mistakes.

• Communicate openly, truthfully and compassionately with respect for individual differences.

• Respect and promote diversity in the workplace.

• Listen actively to understand and strive for win-win solutions.