Job Description

Procurement Planner

Department: Distribution Center Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Farmers Branch, TX

Reporting To: Ryan Ehin

The Purchasing Planner will be responsible for planning, planned PO scheduling, and coordinating the planning processes to ensure efficient and timely delivery of finished products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain planned purchase order schedules to meet customer demand and optimize resource utilization.
• Coordinate with various department heads, including procurement, sourcing, engineering, and quality, to ensure materials and resources are available for procurement.
• Monitor purchase order progress and adjust schedules as necessary to accommodate changes in demand or delays.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels to support order and delivery schedules and avoid shortages or overstock situations.
• Coordinate with the procurement team to manage the timely delivery of resale and OEM products.
• Participate in new product development teams and coordinate the inventory phase in or phase out based on available forecasts.
• Participate in regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies in inventory turns and DOH initiatives.
• Analyze planning data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Generate reports regarding product inventory status. Compare actual net flow to calculated goals to minimize excess and optimize material flow and DOH.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements based on data analysis.
• Communicate planned order and delivery schedules to the purchasing and customer order departments and address any priority or lead time issues or concerns. Follow up on promise dates and advise changes.
• Facilitate regular planning meetings to review progress, resolve any scheduling conflicts, and vendor performance issues.
• Promote a safe workplace by performing all tasks in a safe and thoughtful manner in compliance with all rules, procedures, instructions, devices, equipment, and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Maintain vigilance for any hazardous conditions or practices in the workplace and immediately report any unsafe conditions or practices to your supervisor.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational time management ability
• Prioritize and complete a variety of tasks in a timely manner
• Strong self-motivation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Possess a strong commitment to a team environment while working well with others
• Proficiency in Excel/Power Bi
• Experience working in Dynamics 365 F&O
• Ability to develop good data fluency over multiple key workstreams
• Good understanding of inventory management, warehouse operations, and supply chain procedures
• Able to review and analyze inventory levels/trends and monitor safety stock adjustments
• Demonstrates an understanding of computer software as it relates to lean manufacturing, master planning, scheduling, inventory control, and pull systems
• Bachelors degree or certification in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Systems, or a related field
• 2-4 years of Procurement Planning Experience within a resale environment

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA are available after 30 days of employment
• 401k with company match is available after 90 days of employment
• Company-provided Life Insurance is provided for you after 90 days of employment
• 3 PTO days after 60 days of employment (hourly and non-exempt positions only)
• 2 weeks of vacation after 6 months of employment
• 10 paid holidays - including your birthday!
• Paid weekly