Buyer Planner - (Burnsville, MN)

Job Description Job title: Buyer / Planner Location: Burnsville MN Pay level : 70k DIRECT HIRE **EXPERIENCE INVESTIGATION AND DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED* Description: POSITION DETAILS Plan, coordinate, schedule the purchasing, production, and inventory control of material required for manufacturing or sale. Responsible for executing product/processing outsourcing projects and other tactical activities as assigned. Act as companys key interface with individual suppliers and production floor in support of day:to:day operations. Manages the relationship with the assigned suppliers to achieve the companys business objectives. * Utilizes ERP to ensure material availability in support of the production schedule - Familiarity with engineering drawings - Work conditions: Requires some travel, including international travel TECHNICAL SKILLS: - Able to manage internal and external supplier relationships - Strong understanding of ERP systems in a manufacturing environment - Excellent oral and written correspondence skills