Buyer Planner

Job Title: Buyer PlannerJob Description

Engage in the process of identifying and engaging with essential material suppliers to bolster our advancement within a Lean Manufacturing framework. Cultivate and sustain productive relationships with principal suppliers, and actively participate in resolving any disputes to preserve harmonious supplier partnerships. Develop and implement innovative procurement strategies aimed at minimizing inventory levels and work-in-progress (WIP). Drive initiatives for continuous enhancement to secure the most economical procurement costs. Address the disposal of outdated inventory and scrap in an efficient and cost-effective approach. Collaborate with suppliers and team members to swiftly address and rectify any issues affecting the schedule. Seek out and suggest opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency, prioritizing process improvement initiatives. Aid in process enhancement programs by supplying relevant metrics and analyses. Compile and analyze data to generate comprehensive reports on operational performance, highlighting key trends. Oversee the planning and scheduling processes to guarantee timely project completion. Assist in the establishment of new production controls designed to streamline inventory and WIP.

Hard Skills

+ Expert in MRP systems

+ Addressing exception messages

+ Proficient in Excel

+ Experience with basic formulas

+ VLOOKUP

+ Lookup

+ Creating Pivot Tables

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Simi Valley, California.

Work Environment

Manufacturing type environment

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.