Senior Buyer/Planner at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Buyer/Planner  for our headquarters in greater Kansas City. In this role you will be responsible for developing and managing the acquisition, execution, and life-cycle of complex products/services.

Responsibilities

• Understand the various needs, strategies, and objectives of internal customers and provide supply-chain leadership among associates and suppliers


• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Commodity Teams to develop new sources of supply in support of products


• Support other Garmin sites, as requested, in supply development and management of assigned commodities

• Provide excellent customer service by fostering open communication among Garmin teams and associates, act as liaison with suppliers, and develop and manage supplier relationships in support of Garmin’s mission statement


• Manage the planning, ordering and delivery of various components, products and services to ensure on-time delivery across all levels of the organization


• Closely monitor inventory levels of assigned commodities and products to maximize inventory turns and minimize exposure to obsolescence


• Review, analyze, develop and negotiate multiple procurement contracts in support of Garmin’s Master Production Schedule (MPS)


• Prepare cost price analysis for various supplier agreements and projects


• Review and compile inventory costing records, such as Purchase Price Variance (PPV), scrap and rework costs


• Participate in audits performed by Garmin customers or government officials and coordinate data and information required for audit


• Knowledge of department processes and procedures, work instructions and training requirements for the Purchasing Department in support of ISO9000/QS9000, environmental programs, international trade compliance, ITAR, and FAA requirements for supply management


• Continued improvement to ensure departmental goals and metrics are met


• Mentor assigned procurement personnel in support of departmental training, work instructions, processes, and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree from a four year college or university AND 5 years experience performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description OR Associates degree and 7 years experience performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description OR 9 years combined education and experience performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description   


• Must demonstrate strong verbal, written, negotiating and analytical skills


• Must demonstrate a proven track record of the ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines


• Must have a demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills to work across functional and organizational lines with uncompromising ethics


• Must possess demonstrated knowledgeable of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)/Master Production Schedule (MPS) process


• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing requirements and ability to asses supplier capabilities


• Demonstrated proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint


• Must possess previous technical knowledge in assigned commodities


• Must demonstrate a have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills to work across functional and organizational lines


• Must process strong knowledge of manufacturing requirements and ability to asses supplier capabilities

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in an electronics or discrete manufacturing environment


• Masters degree preferred


• Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)


• Experience in dealing with government compliance of supply programs, such as FAA compliance


• Previous supervisory or team facilitator experience

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.