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Herbalife

Site Buyer/Materials Planner

Herbalife, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27104


Site Buyer/Materials Planner

Category: Supply Chain

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

External ID: 14827

Location: Winston-Salem, NC, United States

Date Posted: Sep 24, 2024

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Overview

THE ROLE:

The Site Buyer/Materials Planner will lead and support management to ensure that Raw Materials (RM) and Packaging Materials (PM) are available to support Manufacturing activities. This position will work cross-functionally with internal teams, including Accounts Payable, Production Planning, Sourcing, R&D, Change Management, Manufacturing, Finance, Cost Accounting, Transportation and Quality as well as externally with RM & PM suppliers. This role will use Agile database/document management and Oracle ERP systems to procure Herbalife Nutrition approved direct materials and to manage related material inventories.

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

Manage purchasing cycle, including, but not limited to, purchase order (PO) creation, blanket purchase agreements, release creation, PO order tracking/follow up (expediting and postponing, rescheduling, other changes).

Manage less complex material categories as experience progresses.

Maintain database of supplier and item information that supports the procurement process. (e.g. “Master” files)

Adhere to Sox Compliance requirements related to the procurement process, including purchase of only company approved materials through company approved suppliers. Validate spend authority and proper approval within database.

Handle inventory levels at desired targets while ensuring continuous supply.

Analyze Oracle MRP reports, based on the Production Planning department’s input, to lead the replenishment process by purchasing materials in support of those schedules.

Lead materials inventory planning and control with consideration to supplier lead times, logistics, material excess/obsolescence. Target and validate optimum safety stock levels via ongoing review; provide recommendations for strategy revisions to management.

Communicate with internal departments and external suppliers, to resolve any non-conforming material related issues, including quality and on-time deliveries.

Support on time product launches from the site.

Support A/P in various queries related to pricing and purchasing terms.

Inform management of any potential supply issues for materials that may affect manufacturer’s ability to deliver finished goods on schedule.

Monitor supplier performance for adherence to critical metrics (including material quality and delivery performance) with an eye on continuous improvement.

Build/strengthen supplier relationships through frequent communication and support of standard processes.

Attend and lead meetings as required to understand and implement company objectives

Apply available reporting tools to analyze the end-to-end procurement process and make recommendations for improvements.

Supports the initiation of engineering change requests/orders (ECR’s/Eco’s) using Agile and temporary deviation approvals (TDA’s) to manage internal department and external supplier product changes

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

NONE

Qualifications

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

Skills:

Demonstrated problem-solving skills

Strong information gathering, analysis, and reporting capability

Highly organized, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task among when there are conflicting priorities

Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment while leading multiple projects

Proficiency in MS office, including Outlook, Word and Excel

Purchasing role in commodities, Packaging, MRO, or other raw materials and services

Proficiency in Oracle, Access, Agile or other database management systems

Experience:

2 years’ experience in sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain

Experience working with cross-functional teams

Education:

2-year degree in business, management, supply chain or commensurate experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

4-year degree in business, management or supply chain

3 years’ experience in sourcing, purchasing or supply chain

Agile Database/document management systems

Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

APICS or ISM certification

Experience with TQM, ISO9000, Lean Six Sigma or other manufacturing/quality strategies

Strong background in data analytics

Experience with nutritional and/or other food products

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job.

Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers

Light office work, some light lifting, and walking may be required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated

Noise levels are considered low to moderate

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At Herbalife, we value doing what’s right. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity, strive for inclusivity, and believe the differences among our teammates is a key contributor to Herbalife’s ongoing success.

Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email your request to

talentacquisition@herbalife.com

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