Buyer/Planner

.**Job Description**:**Position**: Planner Buyer**Reports To**: Sr. Supply Chain ManagerBand: 6Track (Associate, Professional o Management): ProfessionalLocation: Monterrey N.L., MéxicoDirect Reports: 0**Resumen de la Posición**:Based on MRP, this position performs varied purchasing/planning assignments to procure supplies, raw materials necessary for the operation of the organization. The Buyer/Planner will develop the process/tools and will work closely with the manufacturing value stream teams to develop strategies to ensure the production and supply of finished goods for on-time shipments.**Responsabilidades**:- Utilize MRP for the procurement of materials to ensure the best possible material availability for production and service requirements while controlling inventory levels- Recommends and makes parameter adjustments to ensure that MRP is planning based on the needs of the business (i.E. minimum orders quantities, safety stock, lead times, etc.)- Active participation in improvement projects- Work with Corporate Finance and suppliers to resolve invoice issues in a timely manner.- Performs varied purchasing assignments to provide raw materials.- Mitigate inflation by proactively working with key suppliers on cost reduction initiatives- Follow company procedures.- Identify and implement inventory control and inventory reduction initiatives utilizing techniques such as Vendor Managed Inventory, KanBan, Bin Systems, Just-In-Time and Demand Flow to increase inventory turnover- Participates in cyclical counts and physical inventories when required.- Develops and executes inventory reduction plans/strategies. Report of metrics established by your area, in addition to providing corrective actions to metrics that did not reach the established goal