Senior Buyer Planner

• Demonstrate core systems (Sage, Netstock, MPS, MRP, Monday.com, etc.) knowledge and compliance with planning SOPs to maintain accurate FG and component supply, demand and inventories
• Issue, maintain and track Core and/or launch POs (within Sage & Monday.com as applicable) to third-party manufacturers in accordance with approved MPS for a given product
• Support Unit Fill Rate and inventory goals for Operations team
• Plan finished goods and components in Sage and Netstock planning systems for assigned product categories and/or CMs and component vendors
• Maintain PO and Work Order delivery dates in Sage
• Effectively follow Milani change management standard operating processes to ensure smooth transitions and system and inventory accuracy
• Ensure adherence to weekly/monthly Planning cycles
• Issue warehouse transfers between DC and third-party manufacturers
• Work with third-party manufacturers (CMs) to ensure supply plans meet customer service needs
• Elevate delivery issues as necessary to Milani management
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Milani’s key Quality, Vendor and Warehouse SOPs to ensure cost effective supply management
• Coordinates logistics and provides recommendations for method of shipment (MOS) for component and FG POs
• Lead regularly scheduled meetings with internal departments (Marketing, Planning, Packaging, Product Development, etc.) and third-party manufacturers, as applicable, to review, track and update project status as it relates to execution milestones, addressing any outstanding issues
• Provide timely, effective communication with cross-functional partners
• Visit third-party manufacturers or component suppliers as applicable and required for specific launch and/or program executions
• Support final launch execution tracking for new launches, as applicable
• Lead and manage the retail promotions execution process (weekly execution meetings, publish tracking dashboards, etc.), as applicable
• Elevate issues as necessary to Milani management
• Management of Global Logistics processes and monthly reporting, as applicable
• Manage Marketing sampling program execution, as applicable
• Support efficient and effective execution of new products and Marketing initiatives to the global marketplace for new product launches, as applicable
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Planning/Purchasing and/or Marketing Operations role
• Experience in color cosmetics, personal care, consumer products or similar fast-paced product environment
• Proficiency and proven experience using ERP systems and inventory management software
• Strong background in a Supply Chain environment (MPS, MRP and Data Base management)
• Ability to use computer systems necessary to meet department objectives including, ERP systems (Sage or similar systems), Forecasting and planning tools (Netstock), Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Team player with solid written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and organized with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and yet be flexible in an ever-changing environment
• Strong level of integrity and work ethic

APICS certified

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Floating Holidays and Public Holidays)
• Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Dog Friendly Offices
• Flexible Work Environment / Hybrid (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday required on-site)