Buyer/Planner at TownTasks - Chicago, Illinois Buyer/Planner - TownTasks

Buyer/Planner

TownTasks

Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Category: Supply Chain Management

Salary: 60,000 - 80,000 USD / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

Join our team at Phoenix Manufacturing (PMI) as a Buyer/Planner and play a vital role in supporting procurement, production planning, and inventory management functions.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all duties in accordance with established safety procedures and company policies.
  • Support the Materials & Procurement Manager in establishing forecasting processes and maintaining short- and medium-term production and inventory plans.
  • Assist in the development and execution of the 'Clear to Build' plan based on system-generated demand.
  • Coordinate and execute purchase order shortage reports to proactively mitigate production schedule impacts.
  • Collaborate closely with the Materials & Procurement Manager to ensure raw material availability supports production needs and provide timely updates to Sales and Marketing regarding any deviations.
  • Provide transactional and procedural support to production floor Supervisors, Coordinators, and Inventory Clerks.
  • Support the scheduling and ramp-up of new product introductions.
  • Record and track production data, including raw material consumption, production output, and quality control metrics.
  • Enter completed work orders and generate required reports (daily, weekly, monthly) in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Create and issue accurate purchase orders to approved suppliers, ensuring proper item specifications, quantities, and pricing.
  • Resolve order discrepancies, including damaged goods or incorrect shipments, and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
  • Analyze and manage procurement-related costs to support budgetary goals.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of procurement and inventory management policies.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement to increase efficiency and accuracy in procurement functions.
  • Act as a liaison between the office and the manufacturing floor, supporting coordination of materials and information flow.
  • Lead root cause analysis efforts for material shortages impacting production and drive implementation of corrective actions.
  • Take ownership of preventing production disruptions due to raw material shortages.
  • Identify and analyze cycle count discrepancies and provide actionable root cause analysis.
  • Develop and implement strategies to streamline processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Support team members by providing guidance and direction in the application of inventory control systems and procedures.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of employees and suppliers.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proactively anticipate needs and provide timely, relevant solutions.
  • Maintain a high level of discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Adapt quickly to changing priorities and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed to support production requirements.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of formal education and materials management/manufacturing experience
  • Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience with purchasing and/or materials logistics
  • Minimum of 2-4 years' experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and vendor management
  • Minimum 5-7 years Inventory process experience, analyzing complex data and working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced distribution operations environment
  • Knowledge of market trends, and industry best practices
  • APICS/ASCM - CPIM Certification a plus
  • Software/Technical Skills (Intermediate)
  • MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT)
  • Warehouse Management System Knowledge
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization as well as professionally represent the company to outside parties
  • Ability to foster and build relationships with cross-functional team members throughout the organization.
  • Ability to effectively explain and interpret organizational policies and procedures
  • Superb skills in problem solving and critical thinking with attention to detail and follow-up
  • Ability to work as needed, particularly during high volume periods, to ensure that departmental objectives are accomplished
  • Capacity to apply a good understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving variable in standardized situations; understand fundamental flow of shop material and its problems or material handling

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