Sr Buyer Planner

1 Month ago • 5-8 Years • $74,500 PA - $121,967 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Sr Buyer Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movement of materials, determining material requirements, maintaining and updating material forecasts in the MRP system, and monitoring inventory levels. They will also collaborate with purchasing teams, support procurement functions, and maintain data integrity within the ERP system. The role involves identifying and resolving BOM discrepancies, developing inventory control improvements, analyzing data related to supply chain objectives, and interacting with other planning team members. The planner must follow company guidelines and ensure new procedures comply with company policies. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization. The job involves responsibilities related to quality and environmental standards, and adherence to company values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm.
Must have:
  • Plans and schedules material movement.
  • Determines material requirements.
  • Maintains material forecast in MRP system.
  • Monitors inventory levels.
  • 5 years of Production or Materials planning experience.
Good to have:
  • APICs certification preferred.
  • Oracle MRP/ERP experience.
  • Experience Managing Supply and Demand in a high mix MFG environment.

Job Details

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Plans, Schedules and monitors Movement of material from Development, through Pilot and Production Lifecycles 
  • Determines Material Requirements to meet all schedules.  
  • Maintains and Updates Material Forecast in MRP System, and ensures inputs support business objectives 
  • Monitors actual and forecasted inventory levels to prevent obsolescence 
  • Collaborates with the Purchasing Supervisor(s) and team(s), to ensure that required expediting of purchase orders are executed
  • Supports Procurement Functions with Contract Manufacturing 
  • Supports Procurement with focus on supporting Supplier Negotiation Strategies 
  • Responsible for maintaining data integrity of Planning item attributes in ERP System 
  • Identifies BOM discrepancies using proven methods, including cycle count discrepancy analysis, and drives resolution by collaborating with appropriate functional groups. 
  • Develops Inventory Control continuous improvement efforts 
  • Collects, analyzes and presents data related to key Supply Chain Objectives for products or product lines for which they are responsible
  • Interacts closely with other Planning team members, to ensure alignment towards Business Goals and Objectives. 
  • Follows established company guidelines, process and procedures; and ensures that proposed changes or new procedures comply with company policies. 

Education & Experience

  • Required: Associate's degree in business administration or other relevant field (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
  • Minimum or 5-8 years of experience in Materials or Production Planning 
  • Extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems

Skills

  • Minimum of 5 years of Production or Materials planning, inventory control, supply management, procurement 
  • Excellent work ethic and integrity
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Oracle MRP/ERP experience
  • Experience Managing Supply and Demand in a high mix MFG environment 
  • Willingness to support Corporate Supply Chain objectives while focusing on local Business Unit Key Objectives
  • Ability to work with all levels of an organization effectively
  • Ability to collect, analyze and present data to Sr. Management
  • Detail oriented, process driven
  • Sense of urgency
  • Customer focused, understands that Planning and Procurements are critical service function for the organization

Desired Qualifications:

  • APICs certification preferred

Working Conditions

  • Office Environment 

Physical Requirements

  • May be required to lift 25 lbs on occassion 

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work


 

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.


 

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