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Purchasing Planner

Swanton, United States

Position Summary

This position will support multiple Buyers within the Sourcing organization. This role will be responsible for executing and reviewing MRP daily along with validation of PO confirmations. This person will be the initial point of contact with the supply base for order placement and issue resolution. Successful traits for this position are self-motivated, detail oriented, a desire to learn, critical thinking and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. This team member will be critical in identifying and helping to resolve issues proactively inside the sourcing scope of responsibilities.

Essential Functions

Identify discrepancies during the review and placement of PO’s
Primary owner for all MRP generated ordering, monitor and place POs as directed
Support capturing performance metrics for the Sourcing area as directed
Ensure compliance with established ISO standards
Execute Vendor returns as directed
Execute CIA request as needed
Work with Buyers on reviewing purchase history to identify potential changes to Safety Stock and MOQ purchases in accordance with Tronair’s policy
Work closely with Buyers on changes and new product development
Support the compliance to Tronair’s workflow process as it relates to sourcing, performing quoting and qualifying as appropriate
Ethically and professionally represent the company in interactions with assigned suppliers. Clearly communicate Tronair requirements and performance expectations to suppliers.

Qualifications

1-3 years of Planning, Inventory Control or Purchasing experience preferred.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret drawings is a plus
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and suppliers.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Working knowledge of Outlook, Internet, Manufacturing, Spreadsheet and Word processing software.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to:

Routinely sit, sometimes for extended periods, and perform work using a computer
Frequently sit, stand and/or walk
Occasionally stoop, bend, reach, push or pull
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
Occasionally spend time in the manufacturing environment to complete assigned projects (assist with inventory, verification of cycle counts, etc.) At such times, a greater amount of physical exertion, standing and walking would be required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. The noise level in the work environment when in the office is usually quiet, and usually louder in the manufacturing environment.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job are described under the headings above. They are subject to change at any time in the course of normal business operations.

Tronair is an EEO/AA employer - Disabled/Veteran

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