Buyer/Planner

Fogg is a world leader in the design and manufacture of gravity, rotary filling, rinsing, capping and enclosure systems for free-flowing liquids. Fogg will engineer your system specifically to meet your production requirements – with contoured stainless steel bowls from 2-12 ft diameter, 1-120 filling valves, fill 10-1000 bpm, integrated rinser and/or capping systems, machine guarding with HEPA filtration. They endeavor to combine skilled craftsmen with innovative management to offer their customers a quality team known for outstanding machinery and service worldwide. Fogg is a product brand of ProMach, a global leader in packaging line solutions. ProMach is a family of best-in-class packaging solution brands serving manufacturers of all sizes and geographies in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and household and industrial goods industries. ProMach brands operate across the entire packaging spectrum: filling and capping, flexibles, pharma, product handling, labeling and coding, and end of line. ProMach is headquartered near Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information about ProMach, visit http://ProMachBuilt.com and for more information on ProMach Careers, visit http://www.ProMachCareers.com.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promote a positive attitude, understand and promote company mission and values. Must be able to work independently and accept accountability.
• Must have excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills, share information with others prior to decisions and after decisions in a timely manner. Listen effectively and accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to take independent action solving problems, seek out new responsibilities, act on opportunities, generate new ideas and manage risk of new ideas, work to promote self-development.
• Must have a common sense/practical approach, ability to make thoughtful and timely decisions, get clarity of issue or objective by getting input in the decision-making process and show consideration for the impact of the decisions.
• Show openness to new ideas, ability to adapt to change and assume new responsibilities. Must be able to handle pressure and uncertainty, adjust work plans to meet changing company and customer needs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and evaluate potential suppliers to support cost savings and supplier diversification initiatives.
• Issue RFQs and analyze supplier quotes to identify competitive sourcing opportunities.
• Support the development of sourcing strategies to optimize volume leverage, category efficiency, and spend management.
• Perform make-vs-buy analysis based on cost, internal capacity, and operational impact.
• Identify and implement improvements through process optimization, strategic sourcing, and supplier consolidation.
• Analyze historical data, lead times, and demand forecasts to configure planning parameters in Syteline are aligned with ProMach’s inventory methodologies, ensuring adequate supply while minimizing excess and obsolescence; Support inventory accuracy initiatives by executing transactions in alignment with data management best practices.
• Review planning suggestions in the Syteline material planner workbench and generate purchase or job orders to meet planned and firm demand.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, pricing, and purchase order data in the ERP system; follow up on acknowledgments and update due dates to ensure accurate MRP planning.
• Monitor buyer dashboard exception messages (expediting and non-expediting) and communicate supply issues or delivery changes to stakeholders promptly.
• Manage supplier performance, addressing delays, shortages, price increases, and quality issues; collaborate with Quality and Operations on non-conforming materials and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to promote alignment and long-term collaboration between Fogg and key suppliers.
• Partner with Engineering on BOM changes, new product development, and material specifications.
• Hybrid role may include management and procurement of non-inventory and indirect materials, services, and capital expenditures (CAPEX), including MRO supplies, tooling, facility maintenance, and equipment purchases ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance with company standards.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies by working with suppliers, receiving, accounts payable, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate pricing, quantities, and timely payment processing.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Regular interaction with various departments across the organization, including Sales, Aftermarket, Operations, Engineering, and other business units.
• External Contacts: Frequent communication with suppliers and vendors supporting Fogg Filler.

BENEFICIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• APICS certifications such as CPIM or CSCP favored.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, material planning, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP and procurement related functions within an ERP system. (Infor Syteline experience is a plus)
• Ability to navigate multi-leveled bill of materials and work orders.
• Technical knowledge in commodities such as raw materials, metal and plastic machining/fabrication, mechanical components, plumbing components, and electrical components is highly valued.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data reporting tools.
• Ability to read engineering prints and drive value add discussion with suppliers.
• Strong critical thinking, continuous improvement, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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