Materials Planner / Buyer

Objective

The Materials Planner/Buyer is a position of intermediate to advanced ability required to perform the duties of forecast review, MRP analysis and inventory control, to include placement of purchase orders and maintenance of proper inventory levels through running various reports and communicating and negotiating requirements with suppliers.

Essential Functions

- Maintain current forecasting updates. Continually review forecasting reports and parameters to satisfy customer requirements within supplier lead times.

- Run MRP updates and protocols on a regularly scheduled basis.

- Modify and update MRP parameters to maintain optimum inventory levels.

- Prepare buy, expedite and de-expedite reports. Take necessary actions based on report analysis. Place orders, cancel orders, delay or expedite orders as needed.

- Continually review all raw part, tooling and raw material inventory parameters and levels to make necessary adjustments as required.

- Develop a strategy for optimal inventory levels.

- Review supplier shipping documents (cargo releases) and communicate approved releases.

- Continually communicate with sales regarding problem parts, updated shipping schedules.

- Solicit customer forecast changes from sales and update Forecasting software, MRP parameters and purchase orders as needed.

- Communicate with sales, our supplier commitments of parts going obsolete to minimize any impact to Ramco.

- Work on special projects as directed by management.

- Abide by the guidelines and embrace the principles of the Ramco employee manual

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

- Two or more years of related experience

- Experience with inside sales and customer requirements.

- Experience in the requirements of the automotive and heavy truck industries.

- Understanding of overseas supply chain.

- General knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes

- Interpersonal and communication skills

- Mathematical aptitude

- Must be able to tolerate high stress

Required Education

- Bachelors degree in supply chain or related field

- In lieu of degree relative experience meeting essential functions

Competencies

- People skills – Treats others with courtesy and respect regardless of their status or position; keeps emotions under control; approaches others in a tactful manner; maintains confidentiality; effectively separates personal issues and problems from work responsibilities and activities.

- Oral Communication – Speaks clearly, confidently, and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

- Written Communication – Writes clearly, accurately, and informatively; presents numerical data accurately and effectively; can read and interpret written technical information.

- Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit, shares knowledge and experience.

- Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a tolerant, respectful, and harassment-free environment.

- Ethics – Maintains confidentiality; works ethically and with integrity; upholds personal and organizational values.

- Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values.

- Planning / Organizing – Uses time efficiently; strives to understand and satisfy priorities.

- Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; continuously strives to increase knowledge and skills.

- Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; is not satisfied with anything less than 100% conformance with all requirements.

- Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly while maintaining quality of work.

- Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions and security issues.

- Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, and/or unexpected events.

- Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with alternate plan; shows a willingness to perform any task required to meet the companys goals and objectives, and its commitments to its customers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of a forecasting specialist can vary depending on the position. Some positions may involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carry material weighing up to 15 pounds. The forecasting specialist frequently sits for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.