Buyer/Planner

Title: Buyer/PlannerLocation: United States-Tennessee-LebanonJob Number: 25995AboutFedEx Supply ChainFedExSupply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), is a leader in thethird-party logistics industry offering a diverse service portfolio thatenables commerce for businesses. With a proven track record of innovation andoperational excellence, FedEx Supply Chain takes a consultative approach tooptimize logistics processes, implement innovative technology and drivecontinuous improvement. By leveraging best practices and the world-renownedFedEx network, FedEx Supply Chain delivers leading solutions that provideflexibility, enable scalability and improve cost-effectiveness for customers.Through more than 11,000 employees, 130 operations and 35 million square feetof warehouse space, FedEx Supply Chain manages nearly 150 million packages andprocesses 358 million returns each year. For more information, go tosupplychain.fedex.com.WeHave….Astrong FedEx brand consistently ranked among the world’s most admired andtrusted employers.Atop notch leadership team with the experience needed to grow and develop yourcareer.Anopen mind for new ideas and creative methods.Astrong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental,401k with a strong match and much more!GeneralSummary….The Buyer/Planner is responsible for expeditingpurchases to the operating plan, ordering materials to the forecast, trackingand expediting inbound shipping, strategic purchasing decisions, and dailypurchasing activities. This position supports the Purchasing Managers indriving continuous improvements in material availability, inventory turns,safety stock levels and reduction in freight costs.This position will beresponsible for…Maintains inventorylevels in accordance with the business plan, master schedule, forecast andcustomer contracts.Review inventorylevels, excess/obsolete reports, and modifies inventory-planning programs toensure profitable operation of Company.Reviews and analyzesreports to determine root causes of out of stock items and out of toleranceinventory levelsSchedule and monitorfreight for inbound shipments.Use existing systemsand develop new ones as needed to manage and maintain inventory levels to meetscheduled and forecasted demand.Communicate forecastbased on scheduled and forecasted plan to material vendors.Develop and maintainpositive and productive vendor relationships.Track and reportmonthly performance metrics for vendors and for internal metrics.Place orders forinventoried materials and track status from issuance of PO to receipt ofmaterial.Qualifications:AboutFedEx Supply ChainFedExSupply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), is a leader in thethird-party logistics industry offering a diverse service portfolio thatenables commerce for businesses. With a proven track record of innovation andoperational excellence, FedEx Supply Chain takes a consultative approach tooptimize logistics processes, implement innovative technology and drivecontinuous improvement. By leveraging best practices and the world-renownedFedEx network, FedEx Supply Chain delivers leading solutions that provideflexibility, enable scalability and improve cost-effectiveness for customers.Through more than 11,000 employees, 130 operations and 35 million square feetof warehouse space, FedEx Supply Chain manages nearly 150 million packages andprocesses 358 million returns each year. For more information, go tosupplychain.fedex.com.WeHave….Astrong FedEx brand consistently ranked among the world’s most admired andtrusted employers.Atop notch leadership team with the experience needed to grow and develop yourcareer.Anopen mind for new ideas and creative methods.Astrong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental,401k with a strong match and much more!GeneralSummary….The Buyer/Planner is responsible for expeditingpurchases to the operating plan, ordering materials to the forecast, trackingand expediting inbound shipping, strategic purchasing decisions, and dailypurchasing activities. This position supports the Purchasing Managers indriving continuous improvements in material availability, inventory turns,safety stock levels and reduction in freight costs.This position will beresponsible for…Maintains inventorylevels in accordance with the business plan, master schedule, forecast andcustomer contracts.Review inventorylevels, excess/obsolete reports, and modifies inventory-planning programs toensure profitable operation of Company.Reviews and analyzesreports to determine root causes of out of stock items and out of toleranceinventory levelsSchedule and monitorfreight for inbound shipments.Use existing systemsand develop new ones as needed to manage and maintain inventory levels to meetscheduled and forecasted demand.Communicate forecastbased on scheduled and forecasted plan to material vendors.Develop and maintainpositive and productive vendor relationships.Track and reportmonthly performance metrics for vendors and for internal metrics.Place orders forinventoried materials and track status from issuance of PO to receipt ofmaterial.Job: Warehouse & Distribution