Supply Chain Buyer/Planner I

Buyer/Planner

Reports to: Manager, Production Control
Buyer/Planner. Purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization and in alignment with regional strategies. Managing the vendor base in support of all site level purchasing activities, ensuring those activities are in alignment with regional strategies. Additionally, the Buyer/Planner will work with Purchasing, Operations, Quality, and Suppliers on service issues, process improvement initiatives, and manage overall inventory levels to meet established targets. Identifying and implementing continuous improvements to the Supply Chain process.
As a Buyer/Planner, you will:
Review purchasing requisitions for necessary approvals, convert requisitions to purchase orders, and issue POs to vendors
Manage all day-to-day purchasing activities in support of normal business operations
Coordinate the creation of and changes to Purchasing master data
Partner in, lead, and monitor quality initiatives that involve the vendor base
Manage material costs within budgeted levels and works with vendors to look for ways to maintain and reduce costs through formal supplier inventory programs (i.e. Identify process enhancement and savings opportunities in support of specific procurement objectives
In conjunction with regional teams, develop, support and adhere to all system procedures and company policies and procedures
Review demand and apply appropriate planning logic and strategy to ensure customer demands are met while managing inventory levels
Monitor open PO report and review with departments of status of deliveries.
Collaborate with Customer Service and Departmental Managers to effectively communicate supply requirements/constraints
Manage inventory for responsible products to ensure service and goals are achieved
Involvement in interdisciplinary project teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or Operations Management; Minimum 8years material planning, inventory control or production scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
Must possess intermediate or better PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite products and email programs such as Microsoft Outlook
Experience in financial analysis and strategic planning
SAP experience preferred
At Aptar, we leverage insights, design, engineering, and science to develop cutting-edge packaging technologies that enhance brand value for our clients and make a significant impact on people’s lives globally. Our innovations transform conventional packaging into advanced dispensing systems, offering solutions such as precise fragrance applications, mess-free ketchup dispensing for kids, and connected technologies that support patients in adhering to their treatments.
With manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, and a dedicated team of over 13,000 employees in about 20 countries, Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers.
Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.