Planner/Buyer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Añasco, Añasco (Job ID 10097077)

Description

Job Summary
The Planner/Buyer is responsible for planning, purchasing, and managing materials, products, and services to support production schedules and customer demand. This role ensures optimal inventory levels, timely supplier deliveries, cost efficiency, and compliance with company policies and quality standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
• Plan and execute material replenishment to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Create, review, and manage purchase orders in ERP/MRP systems.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and service objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and quality compliance.
• Resolve supply shortages, delays, and discrepancies proactively.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle counts and audits.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, sales, and finance teams to align supply plans.
• Identify opportunities for inventory optimization and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports related to inventory turns, spend analysis, and supplier performance.

Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in planning, buying, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards).
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or retail environments preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and demand planning.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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