Tandem Foods
Position Summary
The Buyer/Planner role is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials, packaging, and other production‑related items. This role also manages production planning and inventory levels in a made‑to‑order environment. The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, organized, and highly motivated to either grow or begin their career within the food manufacturing supply chain management. This is a new incremental role for this site and will support the long‑term growth of the facility.
Procurement
Purchase raw materials and packaging in accordance with customer‑managed contracts.
Maintain relationships with approved suppliers and onboard new suppliers driven by customer contract changes.
Manage purchase orders, confirmations, and delivery schedules to ensure timely receipt of materials.
Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
Planning & Scheduling
Develop and maintain the production schedule based on customer orders, production timing, and capacity constraints.
Collaborate with production, quality, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless material flow and minimal downtime.
Optimize plant inventory levels to balance available inventory, production needs, and site warehouse capacity.
Track and adjust schedules to respond to changes in customer demand or supply disruptions.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with operations, finance, R&D, and quality assurance teams to align procurement and planning activities.
Support new product launches by coordinating materials and supplier readiness.
Attend weekly customer calls to provide feedback on plant performance and any procurement concerns or constraints.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, operations, or related field (or equivalent experience).
1‑2 years of manufacturing/warehousing experience preferred.
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
Basic understanding of food safety and quality standards (e.g., SQF, HACCP, FDA).
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Location: Farmingdale, NY – Salary: $85,000.00
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Procurement
Purchase raw materials and packaging in accordance with customer‑managed contracts.
Maintain relationships with approved suppliers and onboard new suppliers driven by customer contract changes.
Manage purchase orders, confirmations, and delivery schedules to ensure timely receipt of materials.
Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
Planning & Scheduling
Develop and maintain the production schedule based on customer orders, production timing, and capacity constraints.
Collaborate with production, quality, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless material flow and minimal downtime.
Optimize plant inventory levels to balance available inventory, production needs, and site warehouse capacity.
Track and adjust schedules to respond to changes in customer demand or supply disruptions.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with operations, finance, R&D, and quality assurance teams to align procurement and planning activities.
Support new product launches by coordinating materials and supplier readiness.
Attend weekly customer calls to provide feedback on plant performance and any procurement concerns or constraints.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, operations, or related field (or equivalent experience).
1‑2 years of manufacturing/warehousing experience preferred.
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
Basic understanding of food safety and quality standards (e.g., SQF, HACCP, FDA).
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Location: Farmingdale, NY – Salary: $85,000.00
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