<p>Division Information</p> <p>The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide, Hot Shot, Cutter, Repel, Black Flag, Garden Safe, EcoLogic and Liquid Fence.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Join Spectrum Brands (NYSE: SPB), a multi-billion dollar global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) powerhouse with a portfolio of powerful, globally recognized brands. We are currently seeking a highly analytical Senior Buyer Planner to serve as the critical interface between commercial demand and operational execution for our high-volume Home & Garden liquid production plant. This role directly impacts working capital, service levels, and plant efficiency, positioning you as a key partner.</p> <p>Primary Duties & Responsibilities</p> <p>Component Procurement & Financial Stewardship</p> <ul> <li>Conduct robust analysis of economic order quantities to determine optimal procurement strategies that minimize inventory capital tied up while maintaining supply continuity. </li><li>Engage in strategic collaboration with key raw material and packaging suppliers to align procurement plans with both our requirements and their capacity constraints. This includes focused planning for long lead-time components. </li><li>Identify and escalate gaps in the materials supply chain. Act as the central liaison to resolve issues with Sourcing, Quality, Marketing, and Package Engineering. </li><li>Create and manage all required Purchase Orders (POs) to flawlessly support the Master Production Schedule and cost improvement objectives. </li></ul> <p>Advanced Planning Systems & Data Integrity</p> <ul> <li>Analyze results from systematically optimized plan (via APO PPDS); review and adjust master data as required to ensure continued functionality </li><li>Regularly audit and maintain the required master data to ensure optimal functionality, integrity, and accuracy within our Advanced Planning Tools. </li></ul> <p>Production Scheduling & Operational Alignment</p> <ul> <li>Develop and publish the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for all liquid lines. Make strategic sequencing and prioritization decisions to balance business requirements for fill rate, inventory investment, and plant OEE. </li><li>Proactively monitor and adjust the MPS daily or weekly in response to shifts in commercial demand, ensuring smooth operational transitions. </li><li>Publish production metrics and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) used internally to measure success against plan. </li></ul> <p>New Product Development</p> <ul> <li>Drive the operational execution phase of the New Product Development (NPD) process. </li><li>Design and execute detailed component run-out plans to manage item transitions, strictly optimizing obsolescence expense in alignment with marketing launch timelines. </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience Profile</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Management or related field required </li><li>2 or more years of Buyer/Planner experience required </li><li>ERP (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.) experience required </li><li>Intermediate MS Excel experience (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, formulas, etc.) required </li><li>Working with an internal plant/manufacturing site strongly preferred </li><li>APICS Certification a plus </li><li>Willing to train new hire on production scheduling </li></ul> <p>Required Skills</p> <ul> <li>Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. </li><li>Ability to work in a team environment, sometimes as the facilitator of the team. </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills. </li><li>Ability to prioritize work and follow through to completion. </li><li>Ability to read, analyze and interpret various information. </li><li>Strong mathematical ability. </li><li>Excellent presentation skills. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization </li><li>PC skills (spreadsheet, word processing, presentations) </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>95% office environment and 5% manufacturing environment</p> <p>The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.</p> <p>Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.</p> <p>#LI-SA1</p> <p>#LI-Hybrid</p>