**Sr Planner Buyer** _Work Mode: Onsite_ **Location: Onsite** – Juarez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico **Opportunity** BASIC FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Supervisor - Purchasing Direct Materials, this position administrates the raw material and components to ensure the necessary level of inventory. Coordinates the inventory cycle count of materials to reconciliate physical count vs. SAP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Evaluates inventory levels, lot size, lead time, etc... on a weekly basis for all materials in order to be able to manufacture the finished goods requested by the customers as per the production schedule, 2. Keep inventory levels to an appropriated minimum level while continuing to ensure there is adequate inventory for production, in order to have low investment in Raw materials, without affecting production. 3. Under instructions of the Supervisor -Purchasing Direct Materials will define the strategic for the replenishment, it could be minimum-maximum, Kanban, MRP, etc. 4. A spreadsheet should be performed in a daily basis for planning purposes, this program should be linked with the master production schedule. 5. Coordinate cycle counts in order to maintain actual data in inventories. 6. Ensure all purchase order status are accurate in SAP for data for the following Material, Quantity, Supplier, Description, Item description, condition and lead times. 7. Adjust Kanban sizes and Kanban quantities and MRP for materials based on changes in the production schedules. 8. Adjust purchase order status as necessary to adapt to production needs. 9. Facilitate efficient just in time delivery of materials to respective plant locations. 10.Maintain a backlog orders for all outstanding orders with an estimated delivery date and time. 11.Coordinate raw material shipments with the respective custom brokers. 12.Look for possible MCIP cost reduction opportunities. 13.Provide detailed reports to management including material status, consumption trends, delivery statistics and detailed cost analysis 14.Review and recommend finished stock for obsolescence and salvage. 15.Participate in annual physical inventory activities as directed by Materials Manager. 16.Comply with the Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities established for this position 17.Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor – Purchasing Direct Materials **Skills/Requirements** **RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS:** Supervisory Relationships: 1. Reports to the Supervisor- Purchasing Direct Materials. Organization Relationships: 1. Frequent contact with suppliers (sales, quality, engineering… dept.). 2. Frecuent contact with custom broker personnel. 3. Frequent contact with carriers. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Education: Preference Bachelor´s degree Experience: Preference Two years’ experience in raw materials, purchasing, supply chain. Formation: Preference English spoken, inventory control and ERP. SKILLS: Traits Critical: Abstract Reasoning Ability, Aggressiveness, Assertiveness, Cautiousness, Ego-Drive, Energy, Self-Structure, Thoroughness and Urgency. Supporting: External Structure, Gregariousness, and Sociability. Behaviors Critical: Persuasively sells ideas to gain support and buy-in; is willing to make tough decisions; establishes goals, priorities, and expectations for staff members; is persistent; recognizes problems, issues, and opportunities; gathers and analyzes data; leverages resources effectively; independently sets goals, objectives, and priorities; manages multiple tasks and activities; works quickly. Supporting: creates new concepts and approaches to solve problems; follows established policies and procedures; develops new contacts and initiates relationships **Why Choose Kohler?** We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. **About Us** It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.