Buyer/Planner - Morgan Truck Body

Lakeland, FL 33801

About the Job

BUYER/PLANNER

Location: Lakeland, FL

How You Will Make an Impact?

The Buyer/Planner will perform and manage the procurement of both direct and indirect material for the support of a manufacturing plant or service center via an MPS/MRP system.

The Nuts and Bolts

Perform and manage the procurement of both direct and indirect material for the support of a manufacturing plan via a MPS/MRP system.

Adheres to corporate and SOX policies and guidelines.

Procure and/or schedule an inbound supply chain to align with a manufacturing SOP while supporting plant inventory objectives/targets.

Utilize judgment in coordinating supplier deliveries to minimize freight costs while sustaining high inventory turnover.

Ensures 100% material availability for manufacturing. Communicates with suppliers to ensure a gapless supply chain and will take the initiative to elevate issues within the supply base.

Coordinates supply chain adjustments as production schedule changes.

Supports in managing the plant spend vs. budgets for direct and indirect material (i.e. shop supplies, equipment rent, managing inventory levels, etc.)

Governs the complete procurement process from P/O submission to P/O receipt. Individual will ensure that purchasing documents (i.e. purchase orders), are processed completely and accurately and submitted on-time to suppliers; responsible for maintaining correct costs and integrity of P/O documents.

Administers, in conjunction with materials and QA management, internal / external supplier quality accountability via a non-conformance reporting system. Responsible for communicating non-conformances to suppliers and negotiating credits.

Monitor and report supplier on-time delivery; aggressively communicates and manages through any issues that could impact the manufacturing process and elevating concerns as necessary.

Works closely with corporate commodity management, logistics management, as well as with a 3rd party logistics carrier. Persistently identifies, communicates, and responds to opportunities for cost reduction / avoidance.

Assists the Materials Manager in maintaining accurate physical vs. perpetual inventory records. Individual will initiate cycle counts requirements and be responsible for updating inventory records and reconciliation.

Will utilize discretion in making necessary adjustments to safety stocks as deemed necessary to facilitate product availability while maintaining the lowest possible inventory.

Will make appropriate adjustments to ensures that item master integrity remains (ile., lead-time, B/P codes, MOQ, order multiples etc.).

Identify situations that require engineering change requests and initiate accordingly (i.e. BOM adjustments, item definition changes, etc.).

Other duties as required.

Required Credentials

BS/BA degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent experience
Understanding of Supply Chain configuration and principles
Knowledge of MPS/MRP systems
Experience with JD Edwards and discrete MRP planning a plus
Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
APICS CPIM certification a plus

You Must Be Able to

Working in an office environment in a seated position a minimum of eight hours per day is required. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, computer printouts on occasion.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

How We Make an Impact

As the largest truck body builder in North America, Morgan Truck Body LLC is proud to produce, deliver, and service quality products. With a foundation built on innovative design and quality construction, Morgan has experienced tremendous growth. In addition to dry freight truck bodies, Morgan specializes in satisfying unique and custom truck body needs, including electric vehicles, mobile service units, and refrigerated products, serving farmers, ranchers, contractors, landscapers, equipment and material haulers, and more!

Our shared values are the foundation upon which Morgan does business:

Appreciating the people who make our success possible.
Acting with integrity in all we do.
Delivering results for our customers.
Bringing an unbridled passion for our products.

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid holidays and increasing vacation time with years of service
Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
Paid Job and Leadership Development training

Morgan Truck Body LLC is a business unit of the J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. family and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Whether you are just beginning your career or taking the "next step," please visit our careers page - www.morgancorp.com/careers

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Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Travel Required: No

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