Our Purchasing Buyer Planner is responsible for all materials and inventory entering our Americana Tire & Wheel Division. This includes intercompany shipments and external suppliers, both domestic and international, and production entries.
** Please note that this is an on-site position **
Benefits:
- Generous Pay commensurate with experience and/or education
- Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical care, and short-term & long-term disability insurance
- 401K retirement program with employer match
- Paid holidays, sick and vacation time
- Employee purchase pricing on auto, power sport, and bicycle tires
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- At least 5 years of experience in Purchasing desired
- Bachelor’s degree in operations management, supply chain, business administration, or a similar field
- Strong computer and data analytic skills
- Ability to utilize an integrated ERP system
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Forecasting experience desired
- Self-motivated, organized, and effective time management.
- Ability to travel, up to 5%.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills and ability to work in teams.
- Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Managing warehouse inventory levels to ensure efficient use of available space.
- Process purchase order requests to meet material demands for the location.
- Verify appropriate levels via Material Resource Planning (MRP) to determine order & delivery schedules.
- Adjust orders and deliveries as needed to minimize excess inventory.
- Expedite orders as necessary while taking steps to prevent the need for future
- Review and oversee the receipt of goods entries into the corporate warehouse.
- Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Process all bin transfers for the warehouse.
- Oversee and manage the input of all production completed in specified locations.
- Act as the building coordinator for the yearly Physical Inventory.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
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