Job Title: Purchasing and Planning Administrator
Created by: Sue Ellis
Job Code: Created on: 19th March 2025
Grade: Approved by:
FLSA status: Approved on:
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INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
We at H.B. Fuller embrace a shared set of beliefs and competencies that direct the way we operate and express our fundamental principles about how we will achieve success. We strive to hire talent that demonstrates our beliefs and our competencies.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Purchasing and Planning Administrator will assist in the purchasing/scheduling of raw materials and packaging materials as needed and create production plans that meet customer requirements and conform to our inventory management policies.
PRIMARY DUTIES
* Preparing production plans.
* Highlight any bottlenecks or capacity constraints and communicate any shortages throughout the business.
* Problem solving demand vs capacity issues.
* Monitoring production and assessing the effect of any delays on customers.
* Working within SAP and OpsCentre to translate demand into achievable production plans.
* Communicating with customer service to ensure OTIF is maintained at agreed levels.
* Amending plans based on material/resource availability.
* Amending plans to account for any production issues.
* Create purchase orders for raw materials in alignment with system parameters and analysis.
* Use SAP and MRP to manage inventory levels of raw materials and packaging, consistent with sourcing and operational guidelines.
* Collaborate with the Central Sourcing department on market consultation or information about suppliers and estimated demands as well as the introduction of new materials/suppliers.
* Establish and maintain a good relationship with all suppliers.
* Demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies:
o Ability to organize workload, determine priorities and establish and monitor deadlines.
o Work with minimum supervision.
o Strong analytical and planning skills.
o Ability to work with and influence colleagues from different functions and levels.
o Strong attention to details. Decisions directly impact customer service and company revenue.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* Confident SAP user.
* Experience in a purchasing, production planning or materials management role in a manufacturing environment.
* Have an understanding of Operational, Supply Chain and Distribution Processes.
* Experience working with a supplier base.
* Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Good team worker.
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