Planner Buyer acts as single point of contact for suppliers and is responsible to plan and purchase components (like API, Artwork, Bulk etc.) for the production site;
Responsible for review and release of planned orders, generates purchase orders and submits to vendor;
Daily routines: Monitors and maintains purchase orders ensuring the timely delivery of materials to support customer and manufacturing requirements. Adjusts POs and scheduling agreements according to current situation (quantities and/or dates). Releases POs and scheduling agreements to vendor;
Monthly routines: Adapts procurement plan according to production plan (e.g. update and firm purchase requisitions). Selects proper source of supply according to the existing procurement strategy. Converts purchase requisitions into purchase orders or scheduling agreements. Provides vendor forecast;
Identifies any long-term material availability issues with internal and 3rd party vendors;
Arranges special delivery if necessary and approved. Proactively communicates expected delivery dates to all key stakeholders;
Assists Receiving/Accounts Payables in resolving receipt/invoice discrepancies;
Ensures strong communication with purchasing e.g. in case of pricing;
Analyzes and maintains optimal inventory levels;
Sets up and maintains ERP parameters related to planning and procurement (MOQ, order multipliers, supplier lead time, planning time fence, etc.);
Supports portfolio and project management for projects like launches, transfer, or material changes through defining and monitoring bridging stocks;
Ensures that all work carried out is in compliance with the required standards conforming to company – e.g. cGMP, SOP, Health and Safety and Environmental requirements;
Proposes and implements continuous improvements.