Supply Chain Buyer/Planner

4 weeks ago

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Lawson Products Full time
Company Overview:
Since 1952, Lawson Products has been dedicated to enhancing our clients' operational efficiency, productivity, and overall performance. As a prominent player in the MRO sector, we collaborate with clients to ensure they have the necessary maintenance and repair components readily available.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a Buyer/Planner to oversee supply availability for designated Maintenance and Repair product lines. This role involves developing and analyzing demand forecasts, creating inventory strategies, and implementing purchasing programs to meet customer order fulfillment and corporate inventory objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure optimal customer service while maintaining minimal inventory levels, proactively identifying potential supply chain challenges to safeguard the company's financial health.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional supply management teams and buyers on all supply-related issues concerning assigned products and customer requirements impacting forecasts.
  • Review requisitions to implement buying strategies, ensuring timely releases from suppliers. Communicate with suppliers to gather product or service information, placing orders with approved sources to avert stock shortages.
  • Monitor critical items on the Expedite Report to sustain appropriate inventory levels, identifying alternative actions or rescheduling delivery dates as necessary.
  • Examine Bills of Materials to confirm adequate component inventory levels for product kit assembly.
  • Assist in driving the forecasting process for multiple strategic categories, developing and maintaining a rolling unit forecast at the SKU level.
  • Forecast product life cycles, managing consensus forecasting for products and business units, and making inventory planning recommendations. Participate in and provide forecast models for new product introductions and anticipated promotions.
  • Analyze discrepancies among existing forecasts, inventory plans, and actual outcomes, making recommendations for corrective actions.
  • Maintain procurement and inventory documentation.
  • Engage in monthly demand planning meetings with internal stakeholders, offering recommendations based on solid support.
  • Facilitate monthly Sales & Operations demand-review meetings.
  • Communicate issues to leadership as required.
  • Evaluate supplier performance semi-annually in support of Lawson's Key Supplier Program.
  • Review proposed supplier product-cost changes, initiate cost comparisons when necessary, and submit notifications to corporate stakeholders for approval and system updates.
  • Support bid proposals and contract negotiations, preparing purchase orders and providing necessary information.
  • Identify root causes and corrective actions for defective or unsatisfactory goods or services.
  • Take action and communicate within the organization to facilitate inter-company shipments of excess materials.
  • Participate in the financial budgeting process, assisting Accounts Payable in reconciling and processing invoices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Logistics, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain management within a multi-functional distribution or manufacturing environment, along with experience in ERP/MRP/MM, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • APICS Certified (CPIM) or equivalent is required.
  • Demonstrated success in similar Supply Chain Management roles.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to resolve issues or enhance processes.
  • Extensive experience using demand-planning and ERP systems, with the capability to synthesize large volumes of data into management reports.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of ERP system linkages within Material Management and Inventory Planning, as well as a solid understanding of purchasing policies, procedures, and priorities.
  • Able to manage multiple high-profile product lines with minimal supervision.
  • Self-motivated and adept at leading decision-making processes for cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to senior leadership professionally.
  • Capable of undertaking basic Strategic Sourcing duties or projects as required.
  • Good business acumen with knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma process improvement preferred.
  • Familiarity with fasteners, cutting tools, abrasives, electrical supplies, fluid power products, and shop-type MRO items is advantageous.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Lawson Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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