Interroll Group · 19 hours ago
Buyer-Planner
Hiram, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expInterroll Group is a company focused on enhancing logistics and automation solutions. They are seeking a Buyer-Planner who will convert approved requisitions into purchase orders, manage supplier relationships, and ensure material availability to meet production commitments.
IndustrialIndustrial AutomationLogisticsWarehouse Automation
Hiring Manager
Terrameka Thomas
Responsibilities
Convert approved requisitions to purchase orders in accordance with policies; secure price/quantity/date confirmations and track acknowledgments
Work with the Strategic Team and/or Material Manager to be aligned in the commodity group strategy and sourcing activities. Solicit, evaluate (price, lead time, quality, payment terms, Incoterms), and award to qualified suppliers per commodity strategy; issue RFQs if requested
Serve as the day-to-day point of contact with suppliers; follow up on acknowledgments and on-time delivery; maintain professional relationships
Identify supplier performance issues and escalate per sourcing/escalation matrix; support supplier ratings and corrective actions
Control and monitor open orders, amendments, and shipping notices; verify deliveries and expedite to prevent shortages and schedule risk
Plan and coordinate materials to meet production and sales schedules; communicate availability, risks, and updated ETAs across Planning, Production, and Sales
Supervise and expedite rush/short materials and adjust schedules to offset delays; evaluate economic impact of changes and recommend alternatives. Escalate any material shortages to the Strategic team or Materials Manager as needed
Ensure and maintain accurate SAP master data and MRP parameters (MRP, reorder point, safety stock, lead times, rounding values, vendor master, PIR’s) in coordination with the Materials Manager and Strategic Team
Prepare materials reports for daily/weekly meetings; support KPI reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor inventory (raw/WIP/finished goods), support cycle counts, and manage slow-moving and obsolete material resulting from product/engineering changes
Resolve invoice and operational issues (quality concerns, missing documents, wrong quantity, late delivery) in coordination with Receiving, Quality, and Accounting
Act as a liaison with Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and other departments to resolve day-to-day issues and maintain adherence to schedules
Support new product introductions and engineering/production changes by aligning supplier readiness and material availability
Comply with company policies/procedures and support Quality Management Standards (e.g., AMS) relevant to manufacturing operations
Provide purchasing support when requested for NPM and Operational related spend (e.g., MRO, safety, janitorial, maintenance, R&D) using established procedures, work instructions, and job aids
Assist in cost-savings and cost-avoidance activities; report material cost changes to key stakeholders
Assist in inventory control and materials management activities as assigned
Support supplier rating programs and KPI fulfillment/reporting
Maintain specialized logs and compliance records as needed (e.g., Lumber Audit log, CSP material tracking)
Act as liaison for supplier correspondence outside of the procurement department when requested
Assist Sales in developing customer delivery dates and ensure adherence to commitments
Assist Manufacturing in planning production schedules based on incoming purchase order delivery dates to meet schedules
Monitor materials under Consignment program, make appropriate inventory transfers and, issue consumption reports for billing as needed
Work with the Strategic Team and/or Material Manager to update purchasing forecasts for selected suppliers as requested (i.e. Accurate Plastics, Fenner)
Qualification
Required
Possess and display Interroll's Values at all times:
Long-Term Thinking
Committed to Excellence
Always Respectful
Passionate about Customers
Experience: 2+ years in purchasing, buying/planning, or warehousing within a manufacturing environment
Systems: Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office; experience maintaining MRP parameters and vendor master data
Skills: Strong communication and negotiation; ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization; ability to interpret written/oral/diagram/schedule instructions; intermediate math (percentages, basic algebra/geometry)
Manufacturing Knowledge: Working knowledge of products, parts, and procedures used in manufacturing
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate's degree with relevant experience considered
Company
Interroll Group
Interroll is increasing their position of international leadership as a neutral supplier of material flow solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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