Buyer/Planner

Miller Manufacturing Company is a family-owned, industry-leading manufacturer of more than 1,000 high-quality products for hobby farms, ranches, and pets. Our Little Giant®, API®, Hot-Shot®, Springer Magrath®, Double-Tuf®, and Pet Lodge® brands serve the hardworking individuals who make it possible to put food on the tables of families across the country.

At Miller, we believe in hard work worth doing. We take pride in what we do; care deeply for the health and safety of animals, live active and wholesome lives, and embracing the satisfaction of raising our own food. Our company is powered by exceptional employees, and our culture is defined by 26 core fundamentals that guide how we work and how we treat one another.

Position Information:

The Buyer/Planner is primarily responsible for scheduling production, purchasing raw materials, coordinating material deliveries with production runs onsite and for remote manufacturing facilities. Works closely with manufacturing, distribution personnel and suppliers.

• Coordinate weekly and annual production schedules, working closely with production teams. Understand and reconcile differences between total production and available resources. Works closely with the S&OP specialist to execute the master schedule.
• Demonstrates an understanding of reasonable cost. Able to successfully apply purchasing concepts in negotiation to support cost savings strategies and obtain the best overall landed cost for goods and services. Responsible for review and submission of incoming invoices to Accounts Payable (AP) or Accounts Receivable (AR) to ensure charges are processed in a timely manner.
• Work cross functionally on various project teams to provide guidance and direction regarding the supply chain functions. Utilizes 4DX concepts to manage projects effectively.
• Can consistently execute the purchasing functions to maintain appropriate inventory levels to support a sales forecast. Ability to make sound decisions and take responsibility for the purchasing and scheduling functions. Maintain a professional demeanor with internal/external suppliers to represent the business in a positive manner.
• Release manufacturing orders weekly as needed for Operations. Review and release planned purchase orders daily. Monitor and react to action messages daily to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Understands the role of purchasing and production planning, the objectives, the policies and procedures of both functions. Maintain an organized filing system. Remain aware of areas for improvement and offer suggestions accordingly to achieve department and company objectives.
• Source suppliers through evaluation of technical capability, capacity, customer service, lead-time, quality, and cost. Prepare and evaluate supplier quotes and negotiate to achieve the best overall landed cost. Understands the basics of contract management to negotiate favorable outcomes.
• Understands inventory management and works to meet company and departmental objectives to deliver quality products on time and complete to our customers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or Economics or three to five years of related experience and/ or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience using an ERP system.
• APICS Certification preferred.
• On-the-job training may be required.

Job Type:

Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

Pay Range:

$60,000 - $70,000 Annual Base Pay
Base pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

Benefits:

Health insurance
Health Savings Account
Personal Time Off (PTO)
401(k)
401(k) Discretionary Profit Sharing
Employer Paid Life insurance
Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Voluntary auxiliary benefits
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location:

On-site – Glencoe, MN with 10% travel including travel to Eagan, MN

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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