Senior Buyer Planner

·         Obtain competitive quotes and procure materials required to support manufacturing and project needs.

·         Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers and actively manage supplier relationships.

·         Monitor open purchase orders, supplier delivery performance, and critical material orders.

·         Manage raw material, in-transit, and consignment inventory while maintaining accurate MRP planning data.

·         Coordinate material availability to support production schedules while minimizing both shortages and excess inventory.

·         Perform production and project material planning and assist with forecast planning.

·         Create and maintain material allocations and pick lists.

·         Define, review, and maintain inventory policies, including safety stock levels, reorder points, and lot sizes.

·         Identify potential supply risks and develop appropriate mitigation plans.

·         Participate in internal and external audits as required.

·         Support Afton's Supplier Qualification Program.

·         Author and review supply chain and quality-related documentation, including SOPs, specifications, Supplier Non-Conformances, regulatory reports, supplier audit reports, and new supplier documentation.

·         Lead continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve supply chain efficiency, reliability, compliance, and cost effectiveness.

Placement within the range will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and demonstrated competencies.

·         Associate or bachelor's degree; degree requirement may be substituted with at least five years of experience in purchasing, material planning, and/or vendor management.

·         Previous inventory management experience.

·         Demonstrated experience procuring materials.

·         Proficiency with SAP or another ERP system.

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office, primarily Outlook, Word, and Excel.

·         Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

·         Strong communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

·         Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·         Demonstrated initiative and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.

·         Experience working within a cGMP-regulated environment.

·         Production planning experience.

·         Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field.

·         Experience managing supplier performance and critical material requirements.

·         Experience developing inventory strategies, including safety stock and reorder-point planning.

·         Experience supporting supplier qualification or audit activities.

·         Demonstrated experience identifying and mitigating supply-chain risks.

·         Strategic Planning & Organization

·         Supplier Relationship Management

·         Negotiation & Influence

·         Inventory & Material Planning

·         Problem Solving & Decision Making

·         Risk Identification & Mitigation

·         Communication & Collaboration

·         Accountability & Follow-Through

·         Continuous Improvement

What You'll Gain

·         Increased ownership of critical procurement, planning, and inventory-management activities.

·         Opportunities to influence supplier performance, material strategy, and production continuity.

·         Experience developing inventory policies and supply-risk mitigation strategies.

·         Exposure to supplier qualification, audits, regulatory documentation, and cGMP supply chain operations.

·         Opportunities to lead continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen Afton's overall Supply Chain capabilities.

·         Continued professional development and career growth within Afton Scientific.