Buyer/Planner

Located in SW Cedar Rapids, ACP, Inc. is a division of Welbilt, an Ali Group Company, and since 1969, has been a leader in manufacturing and designing commercial high-speed and microwave ovens used in some of your favorite restaurants. We are seeking a Buyer/Planner to join our procurement team. Will manage the end-to-end procurement process to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels, supplier price negotiations, on-time delivery and the best quality.Key Accountabilities Include:Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Analyze demand forecasts and production schedules to determine material needs.Purchasing & Procurement: Generate purchase orders (POs), negotiate vendor pricing, and manage vendor relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery. Resolve quality or delivery issues promptly to support manufacturing and service.Inventory Control: Maintain optimal inventory levels, monitoring safety stocks and reorder points to prevent shortages or excess stock.Supplier Management: Monitor vendor performance, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with quality standards.Cross-functional Collaboration:Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with other areas of the business to prioritize customer needs.Data Analysis: Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems, track performance metrics (KPIs), and identify cost-improvement opportunitiesReporting: Timely and accurate related reporting and ad-hoc reporting requests as directed.Requirements/Position Competencies:HS diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain desirable.5+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment, which can be a combination of education and experience.Experience to include: strategic sourcing, vendor management, inventory management, production planning, materials management and manufacturing.Effective negotiation skills with attention to detail and follow through.Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics AX).Ability to interpret engineering drawings and Bills of Material (BOM).Strong interpersonal skills for effective written and verbal communication with internal team members and external vendors.APICS (CPIM) certification is a plus.ACP, Inc. offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to work for an established company with a talented workforce that is committed to delivering innovative products to the food service industry.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled