Cameron s Coffee and Distribution Co
Supply Chain Buyer Planner
Cameron s Coffee and Distribution Co, Shakopee, Minnesota, United States, 55379
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SUPPLY CHAIN BUYER/PLANNERThe Supply Chain Buyer Planner is responsible for managing and coordinating materials and resources to meet company objectives, ensuring operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. RESPONSIBILITIESThis position will be responsible for material procurement, production scheduling, and inventory management. This position will work closely with our Supply Chain team to ensure timely production and excellent customer service. Compare current customer orders and anticipated demand with available inventory of finished goods and raw materials.Supply Chain Material Ordering and Procurement.Issue purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing records in the ERP system.Manage supplier profiles within ERP.Develop and maintain key material vendor relationships, utilize negotiation skills to ensure mutually beneficial business relationships.Ensure needed materials are ordered and received to accommodate production schedule and overall demand plan, monitor lead times and adjust purchase or production plans as needed to ensure on-time fulfillment.)Collaborate with the procurement manager to strategically source materials from most value-added suppliers. Consider supplier responsiveness, service level, MOQ requirements, payment terms, stock hold options, and cost to determine overall value.Support ERP/MRP system improvements for better data accuracy and automation.Inventory ManagementUpdate inventory reports displaying inventory level by material, SKU, and DOS by product category.Use report data to improve inventory strategy to ensure availability while controlling working capital.Communicate with the Sales and Warehouse staff on production timing for out-of-stock items.Develop and maintain material requirement plans (MRP) based on sales forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targets and provide feedback to the MRP system to set appropriate re-order points and max quantities tied back to the supply planning model.Coordinate with warehouse and quality teams for proper storage, FIFO rotation, and shelf-life management.Perform other related duties, as required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREDBachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing or materials planning.SAP experience is strongly preferred.Strong understanding of supply chain management conceptsProficiency in inventory management systems and ERP software
SKILLS NEEDEDProficiency in SAP ERP - Purchase order management, inventory control, MPR modulesMicrosoft Excel, Pivot tables & VLOOKUP functions, MACROs.Excellent communication and people skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Thorough understanding of business operations and supply chain.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent negotiation skills with suppliersAbility to analyze data and trends to make informed purchasing decisionsSolid understanding of procurement processes and vendor sourcing practicesKnowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and just-in-time (JIT) inventory systemsPreferred if certified CPSM or APSM
ADDITIONAL DETAILSBENEFITS INCLUDE:Health and Dental InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Sick TimePaid HolidaysPaid Parental Leave401K MatchLOCATION: Corporate Headquarters located in Shakopee, MN. Opportunity to work from home 2 days per week. xsgimln START DATE: Immediately.
Compensation details:
7 Yearly Salary
PI13994bf0e2ab-3631
SUPPLY CHAIN BUYER/PLANNERThe Supply Chain Buyer Planner is responsible for managing and coordinating materials and resources to meet company objectives, ensuring operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. RESPONSIBILITIESThis position will be responsible for material procurement, production scheduling, and inventory management. This position will work closely with our Supply Chain team to ensure timely production and excellent customer service. Compare current customer orders and anticipated demand with available inventory of finished goods and raw materials.Supply Chain Material Ordering and Procurement.Issue purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing records in the ERP system.Manage supplier profiles within ERP.Develop and maintain key material vendor relationships, utilize negotiation skills to ensure mutually beneficial business relationships.Ensure needed materials are ordered and received to accommodate production schedule and overall demand plan, monitor lead times and adjust purchase or production plans as needed to ensure on-time fulfillment.)Collaborate with the procurement manager to strategically source materials from most value-added suppliers. Consider supplier responsiveness, service level, MOQ requirements, payment terms, stock hold options, and cost to determine overall value.Support ERP/MRP system improvements for better data accuracy and automation.Inventory ManagementUpdate inventory reports displaying inventory level by material, SKU, and DOS by product category.Use report data to improve inventory strategy to ensure availability while controlling working capital.Communicate with the Sales and Warehouse staff on production timing for out-of-stock items.Develop and maintain material requirement plans (MRP) based on sales forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targets and provide feedback to the MRP system to set appropriate re-order points and max quantities tied back to the supply planning model.Coordinate with warehouse and quality teams for proper storage, FIFO rotation, and shelf-life management.Perform other related duties, as required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREDBachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing or materials planning.SAP experience is strongly preferred.Strong understanding of supply chain management conceptsProficiency in inventory management systems and ERP software
SKILLS NEEDEDProficiency in SAP ERP - Purchase order management, inventory control, MPR modulesMicrosoft Excel, Pivot tables & VLOOKUP functions, MACROs.Excellent communication and people skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Thorough understanding of business operations and supply chain.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent negotiation skills with suppliersAbility to analyze data and trends to make informed purchasing decisionsSolid understanding of procurement processes and vendor sourcing practicesKnowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and just-in-time (JIT) inventory systemsPreferred if certified CPSM or APSM
ADDITIONAL DETAILSBENEFITS INCLUDE:Health and Dental InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Sick TimePaid HolidaysPaid Parental Leave401K MatchLOCATION: Corporate Headquarters located in Shakopee, MN. Opportunity to work from home 2 days per week. xsgimln START DATE: Immediately.
Compensation details:
7 Yearly Salary
PI13994bf0e2ab-3631