Procurement Buyer/Planner

Who We Are 

Freshpet is a family of pet-loving humans guided by a simple mission: to positively impact pets, people and the planet shared by all. Freshpet employees work hard as a team and get rewarded generously for their dedication and effort. From real career growth, mentorship, stock ownership and competitive pay and benefits for employees and their families — and their fur families, too! — Freshpet aims to make work a rewarding, fun and inspiring part of life. Plus, there are so many ways to contribute at Freshpet. Whether it’s finance, manufacturing, HR, marketing, engineering, innovation or other functions, the company is rapidly growing and always seeking motivated and passionate people to join the Freshpet family. Come join Freshpet’s mission to bring the power of real, fresh food to pets. 

What You Will Do 

• Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required by forecast and the production schedule. 
• Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems
• Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes 
• Maintain optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation and material lead times 
• Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development
• Manage the inter-company flow of materials between warehouse locations
• Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers

How You Will Make An Impact 

• Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned
• Setup & maintain material master system planning parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stocks) 
• Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options
• Effectively communicate via email, phone call, Microsoft Teams video meetings, etc. with inside teams as well as outside suppliers 
• Continuous training and information sharing in ERP system
• Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures 

What You Will Bring 

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics (required)
• 3-5 years of experience in a buyer/planner/material scheduler role working for a direct manufacturer (required)
• Microsoft Dynamics D365 experience (preferred)
• Expert applied knowledge of forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management and warehousing disciplines
• Possess a foundational understanding of manufacturing process
• Proficient with MS Office suite – advanced skills with MS Excel
• Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail
• Excellent organization, communication and follow-up skills
• Able to influence others & manage conflict
• Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
• Extremely high standards of excellence 
• Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving
• Experience establishing and employing demand-pull material planning methods

What We Offer 

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more! 

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce: 

At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.  

Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate and preserve a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Disclaimers 

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. 

Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means. 

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