Purchasing Planner
About this role
Purchasing Planner
Summary
Purchasing Planner responsibilities include creating and tracking manufacturer orders based on material planner/analysts requests. Position works with warehouse team to prioritize and complete the escalated customer backorders. Responsibilities include reviewing and resolved invoice discrepancies before payment is scheduled.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other Duties not listed may be assigned.
Daily Responsibilities
• Create manufacturer orders and transfer tickets for each manufacturing operation needed to produce the product. • Meet with Production Control to determine the proper sequencing/priority of manufacturing operations. • Process local purchase request and order. • Review and validate invoices from vendors before bring them to Finance department. • Work with CN Buying team to resolve discrepancies on PO/SO/Invoices.
Warehouse Efficiencies
• Builds and maintains a work environment that is positive and is supported by open feedback and two-way communications at all levels. • Keeps warehouse process organized and smoothly at all times.
Team Building/Leadership
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work environment while supporting the companys culture. • Responsible for fostering a healthy and safe work environment, focusing on the well-being of all associates.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
• Requires Bachelors degree in supply chain management or business related majors. • Minimum one year of related experience preferred.
Essential Skills:
• Needs ability to work with and analyze large amounts of data. • Needs ability to establish positive working relationships with internal customers. • Willing to take direction and work independently. • Must have clear success in the delivery, supply, and materials management solutions with demonstrated results. • Requires end-to-end supply chain knowledge. • Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional, team oriented environment • Demonstrated use of ERP and forecasting systems. • Demonstrated self-motivational skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Must be proficient in MS Office(Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). • Job requires the ability to clearly organize and categorize work priorities to complete work. • Critical analysis and complex problem solving skills are needed. • English and Mandarin bilingual preferred.