Description: The Buyer/Planner works in a collaborative, cross functional environment to ensure support provided to manufacturing, buyers, planners, and engineering. Participate in continuous improvement projects to improve cost, inventory levels and supply chain performance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Manage and prioritize the daily, weekly and monthly production planning processes for assigned products while proactively anticipating supply risks, initiating and communicating necessary actions to optimize delivery performance Maintain material stability within capacity requirements and minimize inventory levels utilizing planning concepts, inventory management and lean tools Maintain master data in SAP as required to support the supply chain process Develop and maintain metric reports for key performance parameters including inventory analysis, schedule adherence, on time delivery performance and special assignments Complete and analyze monthly E&O materials report and initiating steps to minimize financial and/or operations impact of carrying excess, obsolete, and/or expired materials Prepare and issue purchase orders, expedite deliveries, participate and conduct regular meetings with suppliers. Work with accounts receivable and suppliers to resolve purchase order receiving, invoicing, and reconciliation activities Develop and maintain internal systems to ensure compliance with quality standards. Implement corrective actions as assigned Skills: SAP, planning, supply chain, purchase order, Engineering, Purchasing, Procurement, Supply chain Top Skills Details: SAP, planning, supply chain, purchase order,Engineering Additional Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required- supply chain or Industrial Engineering preferred 2-5 years of experience planning or purchasing experience, including internships 2 years of experience with inventory management, purchasing and/or supply chain Not a fit for someone who does not want to work in a manufacturing and industrial environment Experience Level: Entry Level About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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