Job Overview

Our organisation is searching for an experienced Buyer/Planner, who will be able to review purchase requisitions based on demand/forecast and turn those requisitions into purchase orders. The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for creating purchase order tracking systems, alerting management when orders have been filled and invoices from vendors have been issued, answering vendor questions, and providing them with additional order documentation as needed. The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management concepts.

A Day In The Life

Role And Responsibilities

Planning and Buying, Inventory management, Material follow up, negotiation, Vendor performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Review Demand, open PRs and covert to PO and buy products that are essential for our company's day-to-day operations.
Monitor all open purchase orders and deliver a weekly purchase order report to management that indicates the status of all open orders that are going to be due in coming weeks.
Work with the inventory management team to ensure the proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis (push out and pull in orders)
Order placement, order confirmation, expediting of materials, ensuring timely processing upon arrival, and subsequent availability to meet customer orders are part of this position's responsibility. Review of MRBRs and CWS pricing Disputes handling
Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
Material extension from one Division to another, Source list creation, rejected materials Handling, and arranging replacing materials on time without affecting the production schedules.
Develop strategies for risk mitigation in the supply chain.
Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.
Analyses plans, lot sizes, lead times, and replenishment strategies to balance inventory investment, customer service, and productivity.
Confers with production teams and factory schedulers to set promise dates for new orders.
Maintain relationships and performance of existing suppliers and act as the need arises.
Analyzing the information received from the supplier in detail.

What will help you thrive in this role

Skills And Attributes

Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with co-workers and suppliers.
Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets.
Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts production, manufacture, and customer order fulfillment.
Able to work well under pressure and handle emergencies and stressful situations.
Keen attention to detail and accuracy

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Unified Business Solutions

Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.

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