Logistics - Buyer/Planner

  Put yourself in the driver’s seat; imagine where a career here could take you.   We have over 2,800 innovative team members, across 7 manufacturing locations throughout North America, who are dedicated to ensuring our position as a global top-tier automotive interior supplier.   Our talented team is continually expanding and we are always on the lookout for driven individuals to become a valued part of our success.     Mitchell Plastics provides... Competitive compensation Development and training plans Bonus eligibility RRSP matching Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, life and LTD Paid time off and paid holidays   The Role Our Mitchell Plastics Kitchener facility is looking for a Materials Buyer/Planner within our Logistics Department.  The Buyer/Planner plays a critical part in our day-to-day material planning, ordering and management activity of all raw material and components, and is a key player in ensuring our production needs are met in a fast-paced, “just-in-time” environment. Cooperation with the Procurement Sourcing Team, other Buyer/Planners, Scheduling and Production, along with Customer Service, Process and Quality Teams is essential for this position.    Duties & Responsibilities The procurement of all raw material and components from assigned suppliers on behalf of the company, and the procurement of assigned MRO items, while strictly adhering to all Departmental and IATF 16949 Purchasing Procedures. Processes Purchase Orders (POs), and provide direction and development to suppliers, and release of materials required for production needs.  Monitor and analyze vendor costs, lead times, and delivery performance. Releases raw materials to/from vendors, and expedites required materials in order to support ongoing production. Manages minimum and maximum inventory and order levels as set by management. Conduct audits/cycle count(s) of all raw materials and purchased parts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of recorded information in PLEX. Interfaces with Production Supervision, Customer Service, Scheduling, other Buyer’s and Receiving to support production and to avoid line shortages or missed shipments to Customers.   Qualifications and Skills 2-3 Years’ Purchasing Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment Strong Leadership, Communication (written & oral) & Organizational Skills Strategic Planning & Negotiating Skills with Analytical Problem-Solving & Decision Making Abilities Ability to rapidly respond to unforeseen developments and initiate actions to reduce negative impacts to production schedules. Job Details: Salary Range:             $70k – 85k annually. Employment Type:      Full-time Work Location:            100 Washburn Drive, Kitchener, Ontario (on-site) Hours of Work:            8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday Job Vacancy:              This posting is to fill an upcoming open position