Sales Operations Planner-Buyer

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Date: Sep 24, 2024

Location: Hartland - Wisconsin, US, 53029

Company: Heraeus

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Sales Operations Planner-Buyer
Location Hartland - Wisconsin
Permanent  
Full Time
 

Imagine a job where you will have the opportunity to do exciting and challenging work while collaborating with extraordinary colleagues. A company that invests in you and your career, providing the training, mentoring, development, and support you need to be successful now and in the future. If you want a career without limits with a broadly diversified and a family-owned global technology group where you can make an impact, then imagine an opportunity at Heraeus. Every day, our worldwide team of around 16,400 employees brings forward new ideas and solutions that are impacting and transforming everything from healthcare and renewable energy to e-mobility, high-tech, and telecommunications.

 
 
  • The Sales and Operations Planner-Buyer operates and functions as a core team member of the Supply Chain / Demand Planning group supporting best practice methodology in a fully integrated SAP-driven global operating environment.
  • This is a highly visible and key role representing both the Master Planning and Procurement groups across all levels of the Heraeus global organization. 
  • The incumbent drives and coordinates the USA & Canada forecasting / customer demand planning process for identified Sales regions. 
  • Plans and coordinates the Procurement process of identified purchased goods and services at USA site locations as needed to support manufacturing and site requirements. 
  • Maintains optimal inventory levels of raw materials to support manufacturing through effective planning and purchasing in support of key process indicators including but not limited to OTD (customer on-time delivery fulfillment rate), and DIO (days of inventory on-hand) levels utilizing the tools of SAP. 
  • Operates as a cross-functional key team member for essential product change management collaboration activities in close partnership and mutual collaboration with various Heraeus Electro Nite teams locally and globally.
  • 4-Year College Degree in Business or related area, or comparable proven work experience
  • Prior manufacturing experience in Planning, Procurement, or related functional areas
  • Prior Demand Management and Manufacturing experience is required
  • Prior SAP experience (PTP-PTFG) and thorough understanding of MRP is required
  • Demonstrated knowledge in MRP and Inventory Management principles
  • Demonstrated knowledge in basic accounting principles
  • Demonstrated leadership aptitude and highly professional demeanor
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, TEAM player an absolute must
  • Resourceful, analytical, and results driven
  • Strong negotiator and ability to gain buy-in from a diverse group
  • Ability to develop strong internal & external cross-functional partnerships


Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee

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