Buyer / Planner Job at ALG Labels + Graphics in Birmingham

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Description

Summary: Responsible for purchasing inventory and supply management of all base materials and over laminations for ALG production. Responsible for competitive pricing, maximizing inventory turns, minimizing obsolescence, sourcing qualified materials, and acceptable delivery. Collaborates with sales and production to ensure materials meet all ALG and customer requirements, providing total customer satisfaction.

Fundamental Duties And Responsibilities

Materials

• Build and execute purchase orders for raw materials and facility supplies.
• Anticipate and respond to problems while effectively communicating to those impacted, both internally and externally, to minimize impact on ALG’s production and customers.
• Use ERP system data to analyze order patterns, recognize slow-moving items, and maintain recommended inventory levels to meet customer demands with minimal obsolescence and maximize inventory turns.
• Maintain material records for all divisions, updating pricing, delivery costs, and purchasing options.
• Coordinate with production, product management, and sales to resolve material issues.
• Strive for 60%/40% or 40%/30%/30% split on purchases from preferred and secondary vendors.
• Assist with invoice approval for payment.

Planning

• Plan jobs for production according to ALG’s quote guidelines, lead times, and customer ship dates.
• Update ERP system with Material ETAs from vendor acknowledgments and updates.
• Logistics: ensure daily pickups with UPS, FedEx, & LTL, and follow Missed Pickup Procedures when necessary.

Other Areas

• Respond promptly and appropriately to all ALG personnel, customers, and vendors.
• Project a professional attitude.
• Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Bending and twisting for 2 hours.
• Sitting at a desk for 4 hours.
• Standing and walking for 2 hours.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• 40 hours of vacation after 6 months

Requirements

Skill and Experience

• 2+ years purchasing experience in a custom manufacturing environment
• 1+ year inventory management experience
• Familiarity with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerBi, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industry: Printing Services

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