Buyer / Planner

Job Description Buyer / Planner Summary Job Description: Humphrey Products Company is a leading designer and manufacturer of pneumatic valves, proportional valves, manifolds, and precision fluid-control solutions. Humphrey serves industrial automation, medical device, life science, analytical instrumentation, transportation, and other demanding markets worldwide.

The Supply Chain Buyer/Planner position is a key role within our strategic plan for Supply Chain management. S/He is responsible for the planning and purchasing of raw materials to ensure on time delivery while managing inventory levels to prevent shortages and maximize the production schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze messages from the MRP system and place orders in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain an executable production schedule to the floor, i.e Coil Fabrication.
• Proactively report product and material availability issues to planning team and cross functional teams.
• Review and revise material and part master data parameters to ensure system is effectively planning future requirements correctly.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create & track purchase orders in KPM system.
• Supplier Management: Negotiate, execute, and maintain supply contracts / long-term agreements.
• Lead supplier development and performance management activities.
• Supplier capacity and risk management.
• Lead-time validation and reduction.
• Able and willing to work necessary hours to meet all project deadlines, travel when necessary to collaborate with suppliers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and / OR equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2-3 years Supply Chain (Planning and/or Procurement) experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel. Knowledge & Skills:
• Preferred experience in KBM ERP system.
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain applications from end to end.
• Strong analytical and detailed skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Familiar with Kan Ban process.
• Understand VMI process.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changes.
• Proficient in Microsoft excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written).
• Minimal Material Complaint Notices (MCNs) for supplied items.
• Preferred Sequel proficient.