Job Description
About the Opportunity
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Planner/Buyers responsible for procurement and vendor coordination
- Oversee day-to-day procurement and planning activities to ensure continuity of supply
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost, service, and supplier performance
- Drive accountability, performance management, and continuous development within the team
- Oversee procurement of goods, services, raw materials, and packaging to support operational requirements
- Perform rough-cut capacity planning and collaborate with vendors to optimize production schedules
- Ensure alignment between procurement activities and demand forecasts
- Coordinate the movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to/from vendors
- Track open purchase orders and monitor inbound shipment status to ensure on-time delivery
- Lead sourcing initiatives including RFP...