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Albanese Candy

Purchasing Planner

Merrillville, IN · On-site

... as direct challenges to better themselves. CORE VALUES Our 5 Core Values are more than just words ... Reports to the Purchasing Manager. * Communicates regularly and has a strong relationship with team ...

DeKalb Health

Purchasing Planner

Merrillville, IN · On-site

$55 - $75/hr

... as direct challenges to better themselves. CORE VALUES Our 5 Core Values are more than just words ... Reports to the Purchasing Manager. * Communicates regularly and has a strong relationship with team ...

RBC Bearings

Supply Chain Manager

Franklin, IN · On-site

Develop and manage direct Purchasing process to ensure timely availability of direct materials and supplies * Expert in coaching direct and indirect reports to improve individual/team performance

RBC Bearings

Supply Chain Manager

Franklin, IN · On-site

Develop and manage direct Purchasing process to ensure timely availability of direct materials and supplies * Expert in coaching direct and indirect reports to improve individual/team performance

Airtomic, LLC

Supply Chain Manager

Franklin, IN · On-site

Develop and manage direct Purchasing process to ensure timely availability of direct materials and supplies * Expert in coaching direct and indirect reports to improve individual/team performance

Mulhaupts

Purchasing Agent

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$24 - $25/hr

Collaborating closely with Project Managers, you will coordinate production schedules and planning ... Communicates and works with direct supervisor and direct team members. Required Skills/Abilities:

Toyota

Purchasing Specialist

Greenfield, IN · On-site

Reports directly to Procurement Manager. Job Functions: * Participate in Purchasing/Production ... Continuously look for direct material cost savings * Responsible for tracking all savings ...

Perdue Farms

Purchasing Clerk

Washington, IN · On-site

$15.50 - $20/hr

Develop and prepare charts and graphs showing dollar amount usage by department of direct materials. * Communicate daily with purchasing agents showing status of inventory and costs. * Manage and ...

Perdue Farms

Purchasing Clerk

Washington, IN · On-site

$15.50 - $20/hr

Develop and prepare charts and graphs showing dollar amount usage by department of direct materials. * Communicate daily with purchasing agents showing status of inventory and costs. * Manage and ...

Perdue Farms

Purchasing Clerk

Washington, IN

$15.50 - $20/hr

Develop and prepare charts and graphs showing dollar amount usage by department of direct materials. * Communicate daily with purchasing agents showing status of inventory and costs. * Manage and ...

Meyer Distributing

Lead Purchasing Agent

Jasper, IN · On-site

The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships, source high-quality marine equipment and ... Direct deposit * Employee Discount * Casual attire * Work/life balance * Other Meyer Perks: cell ...

Meyer Distributing

Lead Purchasing Agent

Jasper, IN · On-site

The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships, source high-quality marine equipment and ... Direct deposit * Employee Discount * Casual attire * Work/life balance * Other Meyer Perks: cell ...

Meyer Distributing

Lead Purchasing Agent

Jasper, IN · On-site

The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships, source high-quality marine equipment and ... Direct deposit * Employee Discount * Casual attire * Work/life balance * Other Meyer Perks: cell ...

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Purchasing Planner

Albanese Candy

Merrillville, IN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Description
UNDERSTANDING
The Purchasing Planner position is a key role within our strategic plan for ACG Supply Chain. An enthusiastic self-starter with a strong drive to improve existing processes and systems. Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance immediate and long-term priorities. Exceptional multitasking skills are a necessity. The Purchasing Planner is comfortable negotiating and discussing financial information.
This individual is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. They evaluate vendor performance and hold suppliers accountable. The Purchasing Planner is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the supply chain.
They build the strongest of relationships with supporting departments by being upfront and collaborative with team leaders from other departments. They guide themselves by the core principles of ACG, require creativity from themselves and drive a "nothing is impossible" attitude while viewing issues as direct challenges to better themselves.
CORE VALUES
Our 5 Core Values are more than just words, they're a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.
• Own It
• Hustle and Refuse to Settle
• Love People
• Act for the Greater Good
• Find a way
WORKING RELATIONSHIP
  • Reports to the Purchasing Manager.
  • Communicates regularly and has a strong relationship with team members in multiple departments.
  • Communicates and meets periodically with other departmental leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Vendor Management
  • Assist in negotiating initial pricing, price changes, and other terms and conditions with suppliers to obtain the best return at the most cost-effective prices possible while retaining quality specifications.
  • Assist in sourcing and onboarding new vendor relationships.
  • Maintain working professional relationships with all assigned suppliers.
  • Maintain strong working relationships and communications directly with co-workers, suppliers, vendors, and contract manufacturers to confirm production/shipping schedules and monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries.
  • Review suppliers and take correct action to improve the performance of non-performing suppliers.
  • Communicate with vendors regarding requirements, capacities, and schedules.
  • Maintain vendor files in software system(s) to ensure necessary paperwork is up to date for audits.
  • Obtain samples, product information, pricing, and product specifications as needed
  • Effectively manage material/vendor returns,etc.

Planning
  • Plan and execute procurement of finished goods, raw materials, and/or packaging from manufacturers and suppliers using ERP system ensuring timely placement and delivery of components in line with production planning requirements.
  • Manage inventory on a continuous basis and maintain proper levels to ensure product line objectives are met while optimizing inventory to ensure custom demand is met with consideration of expiration dates, product quality, and warehousing space.
  • Maintain purchase order status and shipment tracking information in ERP system including expediting and rescheduling open purchase orders to suit production planning requirements.
  • Escalate and advise to appropriate people/departments schedule conflicts/status, material availability and potential problems relative to meeting demand and within company guidelines and gain approval for adding to delivered cost.
  • Assist and lead in sourcing and onboarding new ingredients and/or finished goods.
  • Communicate and collaborate with Supply Chain regarding procurement information relating to vendors, customers, and capacity.

General Duties
  • Work may be part of specialty team, as an individual or consultant contributor or a combination of both
  • Develop policies and procedures as part of the procurement team.
  • Review and resolve invoice discrepancies.
  • Complete special projects and assignments as requested.
  • Other duties as assigned.

•REQUIREMENTS
  • Excellent interpersonal skills - team player
  • Hard worker who is a self-starter and proactive
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of production and processing
  • Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Quick Learner
  • 3+ years' experience in purchasing, inventory control, materials planning preferred but not required.
  • Great verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

EDUCATION
  • High School Diploma is required.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.

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