Buyer Planner (Manufacturing)

Location: Duncan, SC 29334, USA

Company

hirify.global operates a manufacturing organization requiring coordinated material planning, purchasing, supplier management, and inventory control.

What you will do

• Own the procurement process, including requisitions, purchase orders, ordering, expediting, returns, and on-time delivery of raw materials and finished goods.
• Plan material requirements for production and facilities, adjust inventory to changing demand and lead times, and use materials requirements planning and other planning tools.
• Manage supplier performance, including pricing, availability, delivery, quality, service, non-conformance resolution, supplier visits, and supply agreements.
• Plan future material requirements around new product launches and product-mix changes, and provide volume, pricing, and trend forecasts for the Business Planning Cycle.
• Research new suppliers, manage MRO procurement, and continuously improve supplier delivery, quality, and service.
• Follow and promote environmental, health, and safety policies.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in material planning and purchasing, preferably in the telecommunications industry.
• Solid understanding of materials operations, material planning, and inventory control in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong business partnerships.
• Self-starter with strong time management skills and the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Results-oriented, confident, ethical, and capable of meeting goals in a challenging environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate or higher proficiency with MS Office.

Nice to have

• International buying or purchasing experience.
• Production scheduling experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Salaried position supporting manufacturing operations.
• Role requires close collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, suppliers, and other business partners.
• Work is performed in an on-site manufacturing environment in Duncan, South Carolina.