Planner Buyer

Using established systems and procedures, and under indirect supervision, is responsible for the detailed planning of the daily production of the Product lines assigned by the Materials Supervisor. In an effective manner, plans and monitors all material requirements of the assigned Product lines.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage purchase orders by planning material requirements using an MRP II system, executing the suggested action messages.
2. Maintain the material requirements plans by timely updating the records of each part number under its responsibility in the MRP software that the company manages.
3. Follow up on purchase orders placed with external suppliers to meet the requirements of quantity, cost, and delivery time.
4. Analyze proposals from suppliers, elaborate price analysis, and prepare (PO's) or (WO).
5. Identify reductions and price increases, evaluate assigned suppliers, and initiate contact with new suppliers according to the requirements. Request samples for analysis, conduct selective tests of received materials, and manage programs of evaluation and certification of suppliers.
6. Make initial contacts for new products and participate in the negotiation process, including negotiating special cases with the provider.
7. Maintain the standard operating procedures (SOP) of the purchasing function.
8. Evaluate requisitions as well as proposals by interviewing suppliers to obtain information about their products and/or services, including delivery dates.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree Experience:

• Previous: More than 4 Years in molding planning in the maquiladora industry as a planner buyer.
• Strong experience managing supplier relationships and customer service, ensuring timely availability of quality materials to support production.
• Strong experience in resins and molding.
• Full bilingual is a must.
• Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.