Buyer Planner Iii

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We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

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Ensure Material availability of direct or indirect materials at the Emerson Digital Cold Chain plant to fulfill Customer orders on time based on short
- and long-term master planning plans and maintaining inventory levels based on the company objectives. Coordination and communication with Customer service or planning group about any material delivery status.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plan, order, and schedule products from suppliers utilizing MRP
- Proper execution of procurement procedures, as well as developing improvements in the material purchase process.
- Leads the communication related any changes in deliveries or any problems that impact shipping schedules.
- Raw material Analysis on the short
- and long-term master plan (CTB), detection of risk, take actions and escalations required to close the issue. Elaboration of material shortages report.
- Inventory control initiatives, Execution of Exception messages, Pull in, push outs or cancellations.
- Create and issue purchase orders to suppliers on time according to the requirement for production.
- Constant communication with suppliers to assure in time supply to support the operation. Develop and manage proper supplier relationships with new and existing vendors to meet quality, delivery and price objectives.
- Identify new or alternate sources for products and circumstances dictate. Follow the process to find alternative parts, work with engineering, design and the PPV approval process as required.
- Ensure their VMI program part numbers are controlled, avoid excesses, obsolescence or unexpected shortcomings. Send the Forecast report for the VMI programs.
- Track, report and facilitate inbound logistics.
- Facilitate the receipt from suppliers of International Trade Compliance and Product Material Compliance documentation.
- Coordinate the supply chain from the supplier’s location till material is being receipt at final destination could be at ELP warehouse or at the Chihuahua plant.
- Pursue Lead Time reductions, inventory pull opportunities and other Lean initiatives
- Maintain updated purchasing data elements (LT, Min. stocks, price, std cost, etc.) in ERP system.
- Coordinate material planning with vendors for Engineering Change Notices (ECN's).
- Support multiple functional departments in resolving issues with assigned vendors (invoice or packing slip discrepancies, quality issues/returns, etc.).
- Participate in planning & production meetings on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis as required.
- Actively participation on the sales projections and Inventory analysis with Planners based on component availability.
- Attend the Customs meetings and provide status for the open import issues and assure to close.
- Comply with trainings scheduled and certifications required for Buyer’s position.
- Maintain purchasing metrics at established levels (Inventory, PPV, Material shortages, RDSL, avoid additional Freight Costs)
- Implement continuous improvement and cost saving projects. Pursue Lead Time reductions, inventory pull opportunities and other Lean initiatives.
- Participation in annual physical inventories or as required by the company.
- Ensure data integrity of components, analysis, request for cycle counts adjustments, resolve discrepancies with Suppliers.
- Be on compliance with all procedures and requirements by Quality and Safety.
- Activities listed here are not limited and can be modified as the Company needs.

**Authority**:
Place POs to suppliers.

Expedite material when required, follow approval channel.

Scale with Corporate group short of material

Request quotations, piece price adjustment in system when applicable

Lead meetings with suppliers to follow up on special cases.

**Basic Qualifications**:

- +5 years Purchasing experience Preferably experience in electronic components.
- Practical knowledge of ERP systems (Example JD Edward, SAP, Oracle, Industries)
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent Computer Skills (excel, word and Power Point)
- Effective communication skills.
- Strong math and analytical skills