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A Fortune-500 company, St. Louis-based Emerson (www.emerson.com) is a global leader bringing together technology and engineering to support a world in action. Our 60-plus industry-leading divisions are aligned under eight (8) unique Emerson brands namely: Network Power, Process Management, Climate Technologies, Motor Technologies, Appliance Solutions, Storage Solutions, Industrial Automation and Professional Tools. These aim to deliver comprehensive customer solutions in the five business segments of electronics and telecommunications, process management, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, and appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal year 2007 were US$22.6 billion.

Being connected; Committed; Forward-looking; High Performance; Customer-focused; Excellent...these are the attributes that define Emerson and its people today — a company at the forefront of technology and one of the world's best-managed companies.

For more than a century, Emerson Electric Co. has been known as the place where people bring technology and engineering together to create solutions for the benefit of customers.

As technology evolved and the needs of our customers changed, Emerson rose to the challenge to solve problems and create opportunity.
Date Posted:
June 20, 2010
Buyer/Planner (GMDC-10-00039) (2)
Job Description:

Major responsibilities of a Buyer/Planner are the maintenance and tracking of supply levels of the division by close coordination with the Divison Manager, execution of Purchase Orders, manage supplier delivery and lead times. A Buyer/Planner also supports core Procurement transactions, such as Supplier Management and Inventory Management.
Maintain and track material and supply levels communicating with Division Managers utilizing Demand Planning Tools.
Execute DPS planning tool including PO execution coupled with coordinating and resolving material constraints which would impact production, customer fill rates, and inventory exposure.
Managing supplier performance specifically relating to delivery, inventory levels and fill rate objectives.
Review DPS planning signals on an on-going basis to execute expediting and schedule push outs as required providing accurate forecasts for incoming material control and projected inventory analysis and control.
In conjunction with logistics team support supply chain initiatives including but not limited to cycle time reduction, customer service improvement, and integration of supplies into Division planning process.
Develop reports and trend analysis schedules as required to track major objectives but not limited to supplier lead time, inventory dollars, fill rate objectives, and other items as assigned.
Manage supply issues, including lead time development, on-time shipping performance, and logistics lead times to support rate objectives.
Perform other task and adhoc requested by the Division.

 

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Business Studies/Administration/Management or equivalent.
3+ years of work experience in IT Procurement.
Experience with IT Suppliers and Agreement.
Oracle Procure to Pay experience a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to excel in a team environment.
Strong informal leadership capabilities.
Negotiating Prowess.
Excellent presentation skills (creation and oration).
Result oriented & persistent.
Ability to multitask.
Strong problem solving skills.

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