Upstream Buyer Planner

The Oxford Oh, plant has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of Upstream Buyer Planner You will be primarily accountable for managing supplier contacts, backlog replenishment, and ensuring a continuous flow of material into the Oxford facility. What will you do? Ensure continuous flow of incoming raw material, components, and sub-assemblies. Manage supplier contacts and networks through the purchasing database (Supply Side Platform Portal) Manage the replenishment backlog (creation and rescheduling of purchase orders) Coordinate Open Purchase Order Management and/or Order scheduling. Manage the upstream backorder portfolio, component shortages, and micromanage to insure the availability of material Monitor and improve the supplier’s performance through established KPIs. Work with suppliers on late orders, confirmation details, etc. Take daily action regarding material requirements planning (MRP) messages & escalate when issues are repeated Actively...