Buyer / Planner - Truck Body Manufacturing - (Janesville, WI)

Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:The Buyer/Planner will perform and manage the procurement of both direct and indirect material for the support of a manufacturing plan via a MPS/MRP system. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform and manage the procurement of both direct and indirect material for the support of a manufacturing plan via a MPS/MRP system. Adheres to corporate and SOX policies and guidelines. Procure and/or schedule an inbound supply chain to align with a manufacturing SOP while supporting plant inventory objectives/targets. Utilize judgment in coordinating supplier deliveries to minimize freight costs while sustaining high inventory turnover. Ensures 100 % material availability for manufacturing. Communicates with suppliers to ensure a gapless supply chain and will take the initiative to elevate issues within the supply base. Coordinates supply chain adjustments as production schedule changes. Supports in managing the plant spend vs. budgets for direct and indirect material (i.e.