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Freshpet · 3 months ago

Procurement Buyer/Planner

Ennis, TX, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$80K/yr - $95K/yr

8+ years exp

Freshpet is dedicated to changing the way people nourish their pets. The Procurement Buyer/Planner will be responsible for placing purchase orders, monitoring delivery status, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with internal customers to ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingPet

No H1B

Responsibilities

Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required by forecast and the production schedule

Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems

Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes

Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation and material lead times

Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development

Manage the inter-company flow or materials between various locations

Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers

Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned

Setup & maintain material master system planning parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stocks)

Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options

Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures

Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned

Setup & maintain material master system planning parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stocks)

Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options

Effectively communicate via email, phone call, Microsoft Teams video meetings, etc. with inside teams as well as outside suppliers

Continuous training and information sharing in ERP system

Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementForecastingMRPInventory ManagementMaterial PlanningMS ExcelAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills