Planner III, Buyer

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables groundbreaking discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

Everyone communicates. It’s the essence of the human experience. How we communicate is evolving. Technology is reshaping the way we live, learn and thrive. The epicenter of this transformation is the network—our passion.

Our authorities are rethinking the purpose, role and usage of networks to help our customers increase bandwidth, expand capacity, improve efficiency, speed deployment and simplify migration. From remote cell sites to substantial sports arenas, from lively airports to pioneering data centers—we provide the essential expertise and vital infrastructure a business needs to succeed. The world’s most advanced networks rely on CommScope connectivity. We are looking for Planner Buyer III to join our Delicias Team.

General Summary

The Buyer (MRP) is responsible to supply direct materials required through the SAP system. Places purchase orders in appropriate date and quantity required to support manufacturing requirements and direct sales orders. Addresses and resolves any invoice discrepancies that arise. Manage MRP exceptions, sales orders and quality notifications assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities

The buyer has the responsibility and authority to verify the exception messages on the Collective Display of MRP List (MD06) and   create or issue Purchase Orders, verifying availability in other plants to determine interplant transfers through a STO type UB or create a Purchase Order to external vendor for covering requirements.

Communicate the requirements to the Suppliers by voice, emails, fax, and any other necessary manner

Maintain great communication between the buyer and the supplier

Know and understand everything that a PO consists of.

The Buyer should run Component Shortage Report for Maquilas (ZMM402) to transfer materials from Distribution Center to manufacturing plant using STO type ZSL creation.

Achieve and understand the objectives assigned to meet the goals

The Buyer must run a purchase requisition list (ME5A) and convert them to purchase orders according to the systems requirement.

The buyer must run an open purchase order report (ZMMRES / ZAMR6001) to verify the orders that are pending to be received or in the past to follow up with the supplier as required.

The buyer will use the Sales orders scheduling report (ZSCH) to sign off Sales Orders that are received at the Distribution Centers.

The buyer will follow up and take the necessary actions to assure the supply of materials through the following reports from SAP. (ZAVR2011) Sord Report and (ZAVR1202) Order Status report.

This position / function must be responsible for understanding and following the requirements of the Safety, Health and Environment administration system, its Policy, the applicable standards and procedures

Related Education & Experience

Bachelor’s in business administration, Industrial Engineer or related field (title)

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in purchasing and / or another job in the manufacturing field

Skills Required

Include demonstrated competencies and physical, mental, & interpersonal skills.

Experience in related work

Time management

Negotiating abilities

Teamwork

Capability to work under pressure

Good communication skills and interpersonal abilities

Knowledge of SAP, PC, software associated with Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

80% of English in speaking and writing

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Why CommScope :

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at