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Buyer Planner
Lube-Tech Golden Valley , MN 55427
Posted 2 months ago
With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Lube-Tech provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:A position that is: Salary Full timeWith top-tier benefits starting DAY ONE including:* Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage * Dental and Vision Insurance* FSA/HSA options * Paid parental leave * Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance * Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital and supplemental life insurance* 401(k) with a generous company match * Pet Insurance Benefits * Tuition reimbursement* 21 Paid Days Off* 7 Paid HolidaysExclusive role benefits: * Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP)* Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)* Work Your Way (hybrid work) - Three days on site with anchor day on Wednesdays * Company computer provided for use * Career advancement opportunitiesHOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR TEAM (Overview & Key Responsibilities):The Buyer/Planner II will be responsible for strategic planning and procurement of direct raw materials (i.e. fluids and packaging) to support Lube-Tech's enterprise manufacturing, distribution, and service locations. This role will also be responsible for coordinating logistics for raw materials and assuring that total landed cost, product quality, and supplier service level performance metrics are met. The Buyer/Planner II will also work with cross-functional teams across the organization to drive improvements to material planning and availability. * Function within the guidelines of the Lube-Tech culture and principles * Execute proper supply/demand planning, submission of purchase orders for raw materials, ensure purchase cost control, and maintain ideal inventory levels to properly support the production plan requirements for business demand * Work with strategic sourcing, operations, and quality team members to establish and track supplier performance expectations and find cost savings solutions for the lowest total cost of ownership (TOC). * Coordinate logistics and optimize the receiving schedule for incoming raw materials * Escalate supplier delivery issues to management to ensure quick resolution of material shortages * Improve and maintain inventory accuracy * Collaborate with all internal Lube-Tech staff and external suppliers to manage new and existing business * Assist with collecting, maintaining, and managing commodity data (i.e. specifications, pricing, market, and sourcing data)* Approve invoices and resolve discrepancies as needed * Provide backup and/or support to other enterprise Supply Chain roles (i.e. Planning/Scheduling/Procurement/Strategic Sourcing/Logistics)WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.Experience and/or Training:* 3-7 years' experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, and/or supply and demand planning roles, preferably within a manufacturing or distribution environment. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Proficient working knowledge of demand forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management and warehousing disciplinesLicenses/Certificates:* APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.Technology/Equipment: * Must be proficient using manufacturing planning, inventory control, and ERP/MRP systems * Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)* Understanding of business intelligence (BI) software for 80/20 analytics and problem solvingLube-Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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