Kingspan Group
BUYER PLANNER
Kingspan Group, Mattoon, IL, United States
Essential Duties:
• Coordinate purchasing activity with manufacturing departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner
• Anticipate any challenges or disruptions in supply or quality and provide alternative solutions
• Oversee vendors and ensure adequate procedures are in place to minimize variances and defect material issues
• Maintain consistent lines of communication with Production, Sales, Engineering and other departments to confirm needs are met and strategize on future goals
• Perform detailed analysis to determine optimal supply chain strategies and tactics
• Develop/review processes within planning to reduce service failures
• Oversee maintenance of current price information; department and supplier product information; supplier contracts, servicing agreements, etc.
• Build and maintain good supplier and customer relationships
• Prepare and submit reports as directed
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree and/or 5+ years experience in procurement for a manufacturing business in the building and construction segment
• Strong knowledge of department products (steel, chemical, plastic films, lumber, packaging, MRO), supply chain strategies, transportation issues, warehousing, accounting, and office procedures
• Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and with minimal supervision
• Strong analysis skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Medium to advanced skills with MS Excel, MSWord, SAP or other MRP system
Computer Skills:
• Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Outlook
Certificates and Licenses:
• CPM, CPSM, APP, or other purchasing credentials
Other Skills and Requirements:
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Coordinate purchasing activity with manufacturing departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner
• Anticipate any challenges or disruptions in supply or quality and provide alternative solutions
• Oversee vendors and ensure adequate procedures are in place to minimize variances and defect material issues
• Maintain consistent lines of communication with Production, Sales, Engineering and other departments to confirm needs are met and strategize on future goals
• Perform detailed analysis to determine optimal supply chain strategies and tactics
• Develop/review processes within planning to reduce service failures
• Oversee maintenance of current price information; department and supplier product information; supplier contracts, servicing agreements, etc.
• Build and maintain good supplier and customer relationships
• Prepare and submit reports as directed
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree and/or 5+ years experience in procurement for a manufacturing business in the building and construction segment
• Strong knowledge of department products (steel, chemical, plastic films, lumber, packaging, MRO), supply chain strategies, transportation issues, warehousing, accounting, and office procedures
• Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and with minimal supervision
• Strong analysis skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Medium to advanced skills with MS Excel, MSWord, SAP or other MRP system
Computer Skills:
• Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Outlook
Certificates and Licenses:
• CPM, CPSM, APP, or other purchasing credentials
Other Skills and Requirements:
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.