Buyer and Planner

About UsLogisnext Americas Inc. has supported customers for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support.About The RoleThe Buyer and Planner is responsible for the timely procurement of goods and services necessary for the company's operations. This role focuses on coordinating with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of parts, managing inventory levels, and maintaining data integrity within the procurement system. The Buyer will work closely with internal departments to align procurement activities with production needs, ensuring smooth supply chain operations and mitigating risks to the continued flow of production.What You Will DoMRP interpretation, release of POs to assigned suppliers, and communication of supplier feedback with respect to material delivery timing, quantity, expedites, and past due status to appropriate parties. Ensure an uninterrupted material flow for assigned commodity/suppliers in support of the Master Production Schedule. Update database and MRP systems to ensure data integrity.Reporting of components availability regarding: Manufacturing shortagesNew Product Introduction Engineering Order implementationManage departmental targets regarding:Purchase Order Management (past due POs) Supplier delivery performance (pick up date, fill rate, apply rate, delivery date) Inventory levels ($/weeks/turns), safety stock ($), and exposure to obsolescence ($)Continuously surveys assigned commodities/suppliers for changes to their business models that may affect delivery timing. Variations to contractual agreements, lead times, minimum orders, lot sizes, etc., are reflected in the MRP system through appropriate modifiers.Work closely with Production Control, Manufacturing, and Material Control/Receiving to ensure inventory record accuracy through requesting cycle counts, performing top-level Bill of Material Analysis, and developing plans to prevent recurrence of problems.Attend meetings as required to support effective and efficient communication between departments.Other duties and tasks as assigned.When & WhereOffice environment and Manufacturing shop floorNormal business hoursFull onsite presence is required5% travel QualificationsWhat you need to have:Background in the Material Planning function and Inventory ManagementExperience in a manufacturing environmentMRP database management experienceMicrosoft Office (strong Excel background)Ability to work well with others, both inside and outside the companyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsA positive attitude and proactive approach to challenges and tasks.What Would Be Nice To HaveExperience in New Product Introduction and Engineering Order Management.Exposure with International Suppliers.What We OfferMedical, dental, and vision benefitsPaid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays Profit Sharing OpportunitiesFlexible Spending and HSA Accounts401k with automatic company contribution and company matchShort-term and long-term disability insuranceLife, Dependent Life, and AD&D InsurancePaid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)Employee Assistance Program Employee DiscountsOn-site fitness center On-the-job training and developmentThe salary for this position ranges from $60,500.00 to $83,000.00 annually. The specific salary for a successful candidate will depend upon, among other legitimate factors, education, training, and/or experience.To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a full and complete application through our careers page.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAgency DisclaimerLogisnext Americas Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party vendors. Any unsolicited resumes from a third party will become the property of the company to use at the company’s discretion, with the understanding that Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Inc. will not be billed a fee for any such resumes. If a company is designated as an approved vendor, then said company can only provide assistance on those positions requested via a formal written agreement of support.