Buyer/Planner

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Job description

BUYER / PLANNER

Full-time employment opportunity with a dynamic and multi-faceted resource for economic development in the St. Louis region.

About Us

Since 1950, we have partnered with private and public organizations on hundreds of projects that have created thousands of jobs on both sides of the Mississippi River.

BSD operates with a focus on making a positive impact on the region and the nation, better connecting the Bi-State area to the rest of the world. We are impacting neighborhoods, large and small, in Illinois and in Missouri, with investments that are shaped by our unique perspective of the region and its potential.

Why Work Here

* Work for a company that strives to make a positive impact in the region
* Earn competitive salary
* Gym Discounts with Club Fitness and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village
* 24 hour access to our 9 onsite gyms
* Wellness program that provides free health screenings
* Discounted Cell Phone service
* Free MetroLink and MetroBus access
* Medical, Dental, Vision coverage effective on your 1st day
* 4 weeks earned PTO
* Your Birthday is a floating holiday
* Company sponsored 401k plan
* Employee assistance program
* Bi-State Development is an eligible employer the for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program

The Role

The Buyer/Planner has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support operations and maintenance schedules. Other responsibilities for the Buyer/Planner include managing inventory levels, supporting material/product level revisions, interacting/coordinating with suppliers on a variety of topics ensuring compliance and supporting other business functions as required.

Responsibilities

* Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of all material as required by approved Purchase Requisitions.
* Monitor status of open orders to ensure on-time delivery of all items ordered, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of all future problems.
* Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule and/or inventory changes.
* Recommend and establish optimal inventory levels in order to fulfill anticipated operations and maintenance schedules based on material lead times.
* Coordinate material flows throughout production/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development.
* Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
* Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned.
* Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources and alternative supply options.
* Ensure and promote compliance to Federal, State, and Agency procurement policies and procedures.
* Understand and comply with all FTA, FAR, State, and Local procurement requirements.
* Understand and comply with all import/export requirements.

Knowledge, Skill, & Abilities

* Expert applied knowledge of forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management and warehousing disciplines
* Understand and comply with all FTA, FAR, State, and Local Procurement requirements.
* Proficient with Oracle E-Business Procurement, Sourcing, and Advanced Supply Chain Planning Modules, MS Office suite - advanced skills with MS Excel
* Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
* Excellent organization, communication and follow-up skills
* Able to influence others and manage conflict
* Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
* Extremely high standards of excellence
* Analytical with methodical approach to problem solving
* Experience establishing and employing demand-pull material planning methods

Education

Experience

Degree: BS/BA in Business or related discipline.

Years: 1 - 3 years of experience in buyer/planner/material scheduler role, production scheduling, inventory management, and MPR related field

Field: Supply Chain Management or Business Administration, Operations Management or related field preferred.

Filed: Experience in Production Scheduling, Inventory Management, MRP or related field.

Bi-State Development is committed to providing an Equal Employment Opportunity experience for all employees, applicants, vendors and customers with an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.