Buyer / Planner

We are hiring

For more than 40 years, Supply Technologies has had one defining goal: enable any manufacturer of any size to build its products better, faster and more cost effective than ever before. And you could be part of the team that makes that happen

**Job Summary**:
The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for the planning and purchasing of items to support the delivery of product to the customer at the highest quality and lowest possible total cost.
The role has a key focus in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the data held in the ERP system, helping to maintain optimal inventory levels at all times.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plan and schedule via MRP Exception Messages.
- Manage Purchasing Master Data for the Commodity to ensure price and lead times are accurate maintained.
- Create new part Request for Quotations (RFQ’s).
- Ensure Purchase Orders (External and Intercompany) are placed in a timely manner to achieve request date and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Manage Purchase and Invoice Price Variance reports (PPV) for commodity.
- Vendor Expediting to maintain accurate delivery information.
- Resolve Supplier Quality Notifications.
- Regular liaison with suppliers, stores and internal teams. Key day-to-day contact for broker to ensure readiness & escalation of any concerns for each flow of UK imports.
- Co-ordinate all relevant import documentation; working with 3PL’s & customs brokers. Ensure seamless flow of documentation & duty facilitation to carriers & brokers.
- Support Global Trade team in auditing accuracy of declarations through partners.
- Support the communication of shipment delays and escalations as appropriate.
- Ensure record keeping of import documentation adherence and audit reporting.

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience in a Supply Chain environment, preferably in a similar position.
- IT competence, working knowledge of MPR systems and Microsoft Office.
- Some level of understanding of technical drawings is a plus.
- Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills at all levels.
- Expediting and negotiation skills, strong in decision making, prioritizing, problem-solving and work within strict deadlines

**Our Values**:
**Do The Right Thing and we will succeed**:We insist on honest and ethical behavior; We treat others respectfully; Our actions are underlined with high integrity; We partner with others who hold these same values.

**Go One Better to achieve greatness**:We strive to do our best every day; We are curious and seek alternative viewpoints; We value innovation to deliver long-term success; We will not accept the status quo and tirelessly seek to improve.

**Customer First balanced with Company results**: We serve our customers with a sense of urgency; We strive to anticipate our customer’s needs; We work with our customers to ensure we are providing them the best solutions they value; We help to deliver the long-term success of our company.

**WE DO what we say**: We seek clarity and understanding; We follow through on our commitments; We respectfully challenge and collaborate to achieve mutual success; Once we agree, we move forward and make no excuses.

**Together we win**: We respect and value each other’s thoughts and opinions; We make the time to develop meaningful relationships; We seek new opportunities to continuously learn: We never miss an opportunity to bring out the best in others.

**Make a career at SUPPLY TECHNOLOGIES**:

- Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

Supply Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.