IR Buyer/Planner

Description

The Buyer/Planner position in U.P.PRO SCM Ireland Ltd. reports to the site lead and works with a team of 7-8 people to manage inventory availability and reverse logistics. 

Inventory Management:

• Agree with the customer on the inventory levels that will be required

• Update the catalog with the inventory levels

• Review the daily inventory status at high risk for shortage and provide recovery plans.

• Achieve inventory level optimization by utilizing the internal network of buyers and planners to reduce excess inventory per need.

• Resolution of any issue with stocked (warehoused) material

• Disposition and removal of inventory with low consumption, as the customer requires.

Purchasing:

• Perform to KPIs

• Purchasing decision-making and PO placement

• Assurance of supplier acknowledgment of PO terms

• On-time delivery management

• Resolution of any issue that may occur from PO until receipt.

• Reconciling accounts

Requirements

For this role, we are initially seeking a candidate who is based in Ireland and has full work authorization

Education:

·        Business degree or equivalent

 Experience:

·        Three years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment or relevant field/position

·        Background in indicator-driven work environments (KPIs)

 Skills:

·        An analytic approach to work and strong attention to detail

·        Strong Excel skills

·        Strong communication skills (both written & oral)

·        Data analytics skills

·        Ability to partner and communicate effectively with the internal team, customers, and suppliers.

·        Project management

·        leading initiatives for closure