Senior Buyer Planner Resume Samples

Description :

1. Supported ISO 9001 manufacturing procurement, operations, warehouse, logistics, engineering, and production planning through demand-driven MRP and Theory of Constraints.
2. Instituted process change regarding contract flow-downs and material certifications saving company upwards of $2000 per day by tracking and recording in a spreadsheet unnecessary ISO certified part sales.
3. Performed price and cost analysis while adhering to and interfacing with FAR, DFAR, and supplier contracts to ensure the highest level of policies and procedures.
4. Created cross reference parts list saving AGM time/money.
5. Demonstrated thorough and successful working relationships with suppliers - monitoring their level of service and the quality of products received.
6. Ensured that inventory levels are in step with production requirements.
7. Processed work orders, release sales orders from buyer's workbench and set-up routing, discern materials, and process certifications with slowdowns.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelor Of Arts

Description :

1. Responsible for implementing cost improvement initiatives on cables and wiring harnesses, while managing timely product deliveries to support production schedules.
2. Negotiated pricing with current suppliers or resourced wiring harnesses to new suppliers, taking into account additional costs such as CFAT, PPAP and tooling charges.
3. Achieved price reductions of $60,000 (8%) on a $740,000 purchase.
4. Awarded business to suppliers that provided the lowest overall cost.
5. Achieved cost savings of $269,000 (14%) on a $1,870,000 purchase.
6. Created price analyses, bid summaries, and source justifications to generate fully auditable purchase order packages.
7. Monitored scheduled product deliveries closely, compare them to production requirements, communicate findings and work with suppliers to avoid production line disruptions.
8. Managed supplier relations to promote win-win outcomes.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Manufacturing Management

Description :

1. Maintained raw material flow in order to meet scheduled production through the use of Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
2. Provided ongoing information to the scheduler regarding the status of material supply.
3. Worked to improve purchasing methods by ordering material in large quantities in an effort to maximize cost savings.
4. Expedited late/urgently needed orders Fostered close working relationships with other departments (e.g.Engineering, Production and Scheduling) as needed.
5. Researched and submitted competitive price quotes to the pricing managers.
6. Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors.
7. Developed and maintained communication channels between various departments and the supply chain to maintain the flow of materials to support the customer.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Master Of Business

Description :

1. Responsible for leading the SIOP process for the assembly area.
2. Responsible for scheduling production materials to ensure final product delivery while minimizing inventory, handling, and logistics costs.
3. Implemented a strategic planning process that resulted in a lower inventory of finished goods with a delivery performance improvement of 3%.
4. Reconciled all issues regarding inventory and delivery with vendors as required to ensure all expectations are met.
5. Created training manuals and tools to standardize methodologies, developed commodity strategy.
6. Managed inventory, contracts, and blanket orders to obtain optimum pricing and facilitate the downstream purchasing.
7. Arranged meetings with the supplier management to understand and discuss the aspects of business and to develop effective relationships Publish updates to supplier quality management team and supplier's performance.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Certification In Test

Description :

1. Purchased components to meet production requirements utilizing SAP R/3.
2. Negotiated price, delivery, and payment terms with domestic and international vendors.
3. Negotiated Annual Blanket Purchase Orders and KANBAN agreements.
4. Activated participant in cross functional team projects related to cost reduction, vendor consolidation and sourcing new products.
5. Purchased Sheet-metal components, Machined parts, Injection molded plastics, printed circuit boards, wiring harness assemblies, die cut gaskets, fasteners, packaging, labels, manuals.
6. Supported difficult customer situations, ability to resolve complex supplier situations.
7. Coordinated all aspects of the supply chain escalation.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Logistics

Description :

1. Analyzes inventories to maintain the lowest possible inventory level while still meeting customer order requirements.
2. Establishes production schedules for finished goods parts within material constraints.
3. Prepares job orders and documentation folders to meet MPS in quantity and timing.
4. Works directly with Planner/Buyers for order priorities and expedites.
5. Checks material availability of all components prior to order confirmation.
6. Communicates scheduling issues and advises an effective party.
7. Interfaces with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department, and supervisors on material status and production planning issues.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Logistics

Description :

1. Assisted the cycle count team to ensure inventory accuracy.
2. Responsible for all job closing from manufacturing and filling of shortages.
3. Supported all month-end activities related to the above duties.
4. Analyzed sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
5. Ensured shipping dates are on schedule.
6. Ensured materials and outside resources are available for assigned projects.
7. Coordinated production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Logistics

Description :

1. Responsible for targeted suppliers with responsibility for understanding customer requirements and collaborating with sources to secure the necessary material needed per manufacturing replenishment plans.
2. Familiars with a variety of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures.
3. Participates in collaboration meetings with suppliers to review and identify opportunities to improve overall key performance metrics.
4. Analyzes purchasing and manufacturing cost data to identify potential cost reduction opportunities.
5. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
6. Collaborates with suppliers to meet short-dated schedules as needed.
7. Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and/or services from suppliers.
8. Manages financial and risk mitigation. Calculate Total Cost of Ownership. Drive cost savings through low-cost country sourcing, supplier rationalization, value engineering, and continuous improvement.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Logistics Management

Description :

1. Analyzed sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
2. Managed inventory, levels, schedules, and availability of selected items, either manufactured or purchased, to meet production schedules.
3. Reviewed work-in-process material sweeps from the production floor.
4. Interfaced with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department, and supervisors on materials status and production planning issues.
5. Assisted in conducting semi-annual inventories.
6. Helped develop and reinforce proper inventory practices.
7. Managed and maintained Kanban, order, and manifest acknowledgments in ERP to ensure timely receipt of materials versus projected usage.
8. Assisted in cost savings initiatives and supplier rationalization.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelor Of Science

Description :

1. Reviewed purchase orders monthly for allocation parameters, store opportunities, merchandising direction, and shipment details.
2. Participated in corporate business strategy presentations in regard to financial planning, seasonal programs, and BOEC updates.
3. Responsible for utilizing systems and tools to most effectively execute Allocation Strategies by developing and building best practices for the Location Planning process.
4. Ensured consistent and timely flow of communication with all business partners.
5. Developed critical partnerships to maximize profit and drive business with store teams: Regional Directors, District Managers, and Store Managers. Travel to markets to assess and take action to maximize sales and profit.
6. Planned and monitored new and remodeled stores with the partnership of the New Store Senior Planner. Execute plan by managing sales and inventory to receipt flow and reacting to needs on a weekly basis in conjunction with the Buyer.
7. Determined store clusters and eligibility based on product performance results and analysis.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Logistics