Job Description:
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Buyer/Planner in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the acquisition of assigned commodities and products.
Essential Functions
- Drive performance to meet world-class levels in supplier Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service (QCDS)
- Responsible for supplier development in the areas of supplier partnering agreements and QCDS
- Manage the planning, ordering, and delivery of all 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 partnering agreements and projects
- Review and compile inventory costing records, such as Purchase Price Variance (PPV), scrap and rework costs
- Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Marketing to develop new sources of supply in support of new product development
Basic Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in a related field AND a minimum of 3 years relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, negotiating, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills to work across functional and organizational lines with uncompromising ethics
- Must be a motivated self-starter with a demonstrated proven track record in the ability to prioritize, organize, and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced, and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines
- Must possess demonstrated knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II)/Master Production Schedule (MPS) process
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing requirements and ability to asses supplier capabilities
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations or Material or equivalent experience
- Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
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.
