International Buyer/Planner II

Position Location - Sidney, NY (1) & Dayton, OH (1)

Basic Function

This position executes supply strategies that support Divisional International Supply Chain objectives, including: LLT and CTB processes; allocation and planning, supplier capacity evaluation, planning and monitoring of production.

Basic Accountabilities

-Leads internal, cross function/cross site demand planning activity (LLT/CTB) and directs and executes creation of computer-generated reports and queries to enable these activities.
-Initiates PO placement with supplier.
-Prioritizes production schedules within assigned supplier.
-Monitors supplier capacity and plans production accordingly – replannng supply allocation as needed.
-Communicates daily with Foreign Third-Party Logistics Support Office, suppliers, freight forwarders, receiving & forecasting staff to discuss al aspects of supply including placement of new orders, pricing/quality issues, delivery information, etc.
-Identifies issues and provides guidance to cross-functional issues.
-Manages inventory for assigned category, identifies and initiates rework/substitution opportunities.
-Liaison with Category Manager and Business Support Manager to assure conformance to supply strategy.
-Monitors demand changes and adjusts procurement plan as needed.
-Tracks inbound shipments, prioritizing deliveries as required to support customer demand.
-Manages quality process for incoming shipments.
-Manages system generated planning and purchasing messages.
-Is primary product availability coordinator and team member for all key account and program build project teams.
-Conducts year-end analysis on service levels, obsolescence and procurement/planning strategies; identifies improvement opportunities, develops and implements process improvements.
REQUIREMENTS


Requirements

-A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in business or equivalent work experience.
-Strong communication and organizational skills to effectively interact with various functional areas and international external sources.
-A proven ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Broad understanding of MWV's organization, interdependencies, demand planning and build logic methodology & customer requirements.
-Broad understanding of MeadWestvaco' global Supply and Business Support strategies.
-Strong attention to detail, organization and the ability to make sound judgment decisions.
-Ability to proactively raise issues and offer innovate solutions.
-Extensive experience in the use of various query systems and database manipulation, the ability to quickly assimilate into new system environments.
-The ability to handle many situations simultaneously in a professional and courteous manner while maintaining attention to details and have a high tolerance for stress.
-Prior experience in an Associate International Supply Manager position or equivalent is desired.