Buyer Planner

SUMMARY OF

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The function of the Buyer–Planner is to provide purchasing support to all branches in ensuring the proper inventory levels and correct product mix are maintained. This role is the liaison between the Branches and Supplier Partners as well as between the Accounts Payable team and Supplier Partners. Duties include Purchase Order review, placement, expediting and issues resolution. SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Run a monthly update of inventory items stocking levels Generate Purchase Requisitions for the branches to review and approve Convert approved Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders Maintain Purchase Orders for pricing accuracy and meeting Full Freight allowance or agreed Freight Terms Submit Purchase Orders to Supplier Partners Follow up with Supplier Partners to ensure Purchase Orders are confirmed and shipped in a timely manner.

Review and reconcile Order Confirmations for the following: Total amounts Correct items Correct pricing Agreed Freight Terms Agreed Shipping Date Execute the creation of Transfer orders for any surplus in other branches Follow up with other branches to ensure Transfer orders are shipped in a timely manner Work with the branches and the supplier partners to resolve any shipping issues, which may include but not limited to discrepancies, damages during transit Work with the AP team and supplier partners to resolve any pricing issues Run monthly data reports as requested Other duties as required