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Planner Buyer (Remote)
Location
United States
Posted
69 days ago
Salary
$52K - $83.2K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Planner Buyer (Remote)
Cengage Group
We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Cengage's portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways that help learners achieve their goals and lead a choice-filled life. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/. What you'll do here: - Schedule stock replenishment based on forecasts, vendor capacity, and manufacturing specs to maintain industry standard fill rates and turns. - Monitor customer back orders and initiate manufacturing as required. - Collaborate with the Forecast Manager to review and refine forecasts. - Coordinate with finance business managers on profitability concerns. - Schedule work orders with the distribution center to assemble kits. - Manage excess stock levels to align with company goals. Procurement - Align with content teams on new product specs and dates. - Complete procurement of finished goods from global manufacturers. - Ensure timely deliveries from vendors or internal shops. - Resolve issues with suppliers regarding costing, specs, and delivery. - Expedite jobs and arrange drop shipments when needed. - Collaborate with the distribution center to address receipt issues. - Work with cost accounting to finalize orders. Skills you will need here: - Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience as a planner-buyer. - Proficiency with Excel, Oracle JD Edwards, SAP, or other ERP systems. - Knowledge of book manufacturing processes is a plus. - Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com. About Cengage Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Compensation At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy. The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range. $52,000.00 - $83,200.00 USD
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience as a planner-buyer.
- Proficiency with Excel, Oracle JD Edwards, SAP, or other ERP systems.
- Knowledge of book manufacturing processes is a plus.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals.
- Job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.
- Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process.
- If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees.
- Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.
- Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.
- Base pay range: $52,000.00 - $83,200.00 USD.
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