Sr Purchasing Planning Specialist

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About the Role:

As a Sr. Purchasing Planning Specialist , you will be the operational backbone that connects supplier execution to end-to-end supply chain continuity. In this strategic yet hands-on role, you will take full ownership of purchase order management, supplier commitments, and material availability to keep manufacturing and fulfillment running smoothly.

Responsabilities

- Support supplier communication and order management
- Process purchase requests, managing vendor information, and supporting the procurement process from start to finish.
- Assist in data analysis and reporting using Excel.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including logistics, planning, and operations
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain
- Contribute to cost-saving and efficiency projects
- PO management, PO cover L/T forecast, and purchase order problems across the material team
- Daily shortage and supplier commitment management
- Interlock with end-to-end supply chain team for escalation order, expedite or reschedule urgent shipment for critical material co-working with supplier
- Shipment tracking along with logistics and import & export team from the supplier Weekly/Daily WW parts shortage, ONS analysis and resolution

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, International Business, International Relations, Logistics Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years og experience in Supply Chain.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior knowledge or coursework related to Supply Chain Management is desirable
- Advanced English is a must
- Strong Excel skills and ability to work with data
- Proactive, eager to learn, and a team player
- Effectively manage systems (EDI (B2B)/S4/POCM/internal tools)

Core Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems
- Knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes
- Supplier relationship management and negotiation skills

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