Buyer/Planner-Indirect Supply Mgt

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer/Planner is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely purchasing of ingredients, packaging and other materials used in the day-to-day manufacture of products. This position will employ procurement and sourcing strategies to ensure the effective execution of purchase agreements and positive supplier relationships with a focus on reducing costs and maximizing the quality of materials and products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluate daily MRP (materials requirement plan) to determine material supply needs and take the appropriate actions to meet those needs while keeping overall inventory investment at or below targets.
• Coordinate material requirements with Marketing Services, Scheduling, Production, Sales and Marketing to support short- and long-term forecast.
• Generate, adjust and expedite purchase orders for assigned commodities ensuring inventory levels are aligned with production schedule requirements.
• Follow up on purchases to ensure on time delivery.
• Monitor items being received, issued and returned to dry storage to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Make sound purchasing decisions that avoid price variances, minimize inventory levels and maximize turns.
• Manage aged and excess inventory of assigned commodities. Work with Sales and Marketing to stay within inventory guidelines.
• Source, evaluate and recommend new suppliers and materials that help generate cost savings or reduce usage.
• Maintain data integrity for assigned commodities as defined by company and department guidelines.
• Support Global Specification Management requirements as needed.
• Establish and maintain active relationships with suppliers.
• Maintain annual Supplier Questionnaire and supporting documents in HLF – Quality Assurance data base for assigned suppliers.
• Monitor the service and quality of product received in support of company goals and objectives.
• Resolve supplier performance issues on a timely basis to the satisfaction of Sales, Marketing, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing.
• Rate and participate in the semi-annual performance evaluation of assigned suppliers.
• Stay current on market conditions that could affect price or availability of purchased items.
• Work with suppliers to ensure the latest order processing procedures and technology are being used.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
• Minimum three years’ experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter with excellent organization, negotiation, follow-up and decision-making skills.
• Team player who can also work well independently and with little direction.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and requests in an efficient manner and on a timely basis.
• Strong math and computer skills to include Excel, Word and Lotus Notes.
• Proficiency with an ERP system utilizing MRP or other replenishment tool.
  
  

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

• Competitive Salary
• Heath, dental & vision coverage
• Pay for performance incentives
• Employee & Family assistance programs
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement Planning
• Supplemental Parental Leaves
• Disability Support
• Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
• Volunteer hours
• Learning and mentorship opportunities
• Safety focused work environment
  
  

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Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.

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