Title:
Buyer/Planner
Contract Length:
1 year contract, with potential for extension or FT opportunity
Location:
Concord, ON (must be local to the area)
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day, 8am – 5pm
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a temporary, full-time Planner/Buyer to join our Supply Chain Team.
This role will be involve with the end-to-end process of Supply chain for the assigned commodity and will work with close collaboration with suppliers, the internal supply chain team, cross-functional departments, and company.
Key Responsibilities
* Create purchase orders (POs), including MyMall, box build orders, internal orders, and parts requisitions (IPRs) based on requests from various internal teams.
* Ensure timely release of purchase orders in accordance with requirements.
* Run MRP (Material Requirements Planning) regularly to align supply with demand.
* Maintain optimal inventory levels for all commodities under the Planner/Buyer scope.
* Drive solutions to close supply gaps and mitigate risks to production schedules.
* Arrange and coordinate shipments for all related materials.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for inventory management and material handling processes.
* Track inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring compliance with receiving processes, especially for urgent deliveries.
* Resolve receiving rejection issues promptly.
* Address and clear invoice-related issues in NextGEN.
* Respond to email inquiries from internal teams, external customers, and vendors.
* Manage RMA processes, including shipping, ticket creation, and follow-up.
* Organize ZXL orders to suppliers, including preparation, approval, and handover to the shipping team.
* Transfer parts to inventory, including new parts ordered as non-inventory or for non-inventory qualification.
* Lead operational calls with suppliers and closely monitor CTB and on-time delivery schedules.
* Maintain accurate SAP data (e.g., ATP and AB confirmations) and keep purchase order information up to date.
* Ensure timely closure of purchase orders.
* Drive escalation calls with suppliers and internal teams as needed.
* Provide CTB reports to the production expeditor and share updates within the Supply Chain team.
* Support and execute ad-hoc projects assigned by the SCM Team Lead and Manager.
* Participate actively in teams meetings
Qualification:
* Post-secondary education (degree, diploma, or certificate) required.
* At least 3 years of experience in supply chain, planning, purchasing, material handling, and inventory management.
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects, suppliers, and priorities with minimal supervision in challenging conditions.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Expert-level proficiency in SAP for material movement and management is required.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required.
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