Buyer/Planner

at System One in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Buyer/Planner

+ Procurement:

+ Review, prioritize, schedule, and expedite delivery of material components to meet target dates to prevent stock shortages.

+ Resolve any issues or discrepancies with suppliers, including PO issues, pricing, quality and shipping issues, in a prompt and professional manner.

+ Ensure the business has accurate visibility to delivery dates on open material orders from vendors and suppliers.

+ Inventory Management:

+ Develop and implement Inventory reduction projects for supplier base to meet organizational inventory reduction and days on hand (DOH) target levels.

+ Conduct regular inventory reviews by supporting cycle count initiatives to identify slow moving or obsolete inventory and implement strategies to address them by adjusting internal standards for minimums and maximums.

+ Supplier Relationship Management:

+ Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration, improve delivery, quality and drive continuous improvement.

+ Conduct regular supplier reviews and identify opportunities for consolidation, alternate sourcing, or strategic partnerships to help optimize flexibility.

+ Supply Chain Optimization:

+ Support compiling data by proactively managing MRP system, reporting, and completing analysis to improve business processes related to supply chain activities.

+ Partner with the strategic sourcing team to support cost reduction and risk mitigation initiatives.

+ Perform other related duties as assigned.

+ International Duties:

+ Buyers planning Ocean Freight may also be tasked with maintaining rates, shipments schedules, and duty/tariff statements.

+ + Schedule, track, and document dropship orders, including appropriate customs paperwork, and sales/customer coordination.

+ Requires expertise on imports/exports, container utilization, customs clearance documentation, and close coordination with Finance and Operations.

+ + Bachelor’s Degree required (Supply Chain / Finance degree desirable)

+ Bilingual in Spanish and/or Mandarin would be highly desirable

+ 2+ years of experience preferred

+ APICS/CPSM certification a plus

+ + Communicates effectively

+ Shares information with the team. Actively listens and involves others. Clearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.

+ Delivers high quality work

+ Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work to ensure quality and accuracy. Considers impact of work to others and takes steps to mitigate. Seeks additional work after finishing tasks.

+ Displays technical expertise

+ Keeps technical skills current. Effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks. Understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with the role. Shares technical expertise with others.

+ Prioritizes and organizes

+ Allocates time and attention based on what is the most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and prioritizes to keep multiple projects on track.

+ Manages resources

+ Has an authentic interpersonal style that engages other and encourages high performance. Uses personal influence to encourage and support.

+ Resolves conflict

+ Able to handle confrontation in a professional and constructive manner. Avoids conflicts, when possible, but does not shy away from addressing issues when necessary. Is a skilled mediator when needed.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.