Buyer/Planner

We are seeking a Buyer/Planner for our First Quality Baby Products facility in Macon, GA.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Control raw material working capital investment.

• Control finished goods inventory investment.

• Maintain target unit fill rate.

• Develop achievable master schedules that meet sales requirements.

• Work with corporate Logistics Planning.

• Plan and schedule raw materials to support manufacturing schedules.

• Notify routings and bill of material changes in SAP.

• Coordinate raw material and product changes to minimize inventory obsolescence and meet business objectives.

• Provide planning assistance and training within the organization and other First Quality locations.

• Maintain Facility Planning Record in SAP and Vendor Quotes for all raw materials.

• Monitor system integrity on Forecast and Safety Stock.

• Attend daily production meetings.

• Schedule inbound trucks and maintain rec. schedule.

• Prepare for weekly planning meeting.

• Monthly reporting includes capacity analysis, reports for manufacturing, vendors and special projects as requested. Schedule log changes.

• Six month raw material forecast to supplier.

• Maintain Backorder action report daily.

Education and experience requirements include:

• BA degree in business science, logistics, or related field.

• Minimum of five years in a manufacturing / materials environment.

• Expert knowledge with supply chain management and MRPII preferred.

• Certifications in CPIM or CIRM suggested.

Required skills include:

• High level of computer literacy (proficiency in Microsoft Excel a must)

• Effective problem solving, organization and prioritization skills.

Physical requirements include:

• Occasional walking/standing throughout shift.

• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and squatting throughout shift.

• Occasional reaching overhead during shift.

• Frequent pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift, including materials requiring up to 10lbs of force to maneuver.

• Frequent lifting or carrying of boxes weighing up to 50lbs.

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.