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We believe in the power and joy of learningAt Cengage Group, 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.Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discoveryOur 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 Planner/Buyer you will manage the procurement of goods, forecasting demand, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products to meet company goals and control costs within the EMEA region. This role requires a blend of strategic planning and hands-on purchasing, analysing sales data and market trends to create product assortments, negotiate favourable terms with vendors, and maintain optimal inventory within a specific budget. What you'll do here:Schedule stock replenishment based on forecasts, vendor capacity, manufacturing specs, and selling seasons to maintain industry-standard fill rates and turns.Monitor customer back-orders and initiate manufacturing as needed.Collaborate with Forecast Manager for forecast reviews and additional manufacturing information.Coordinate with finance business managers on profitability concerns.Schedule work orders with the distribution centre for kit assembly from manufactured goods.Monitor and manage excess stock levels to align with company goals.Align with content team on new product specs and dates.Plan and complete procurement of finished goods from global manufacturers and suppliers.Ensure timely deliveries from vendors or internal shops.Connect with suppliers to resolve issues such as costing, product specs, and stale dates.Collaborate with the distribution centre to resolve receipt issues and invoice discrepancies.Work with cost accounting to close orders once received in full.Skills you will need here:Strong analytical skillsAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency with Excel and SAP or other ERP systems.Non-essential, desired skills:Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field or equivalent experience.Lean Six Sigma certificationKnowledge of book manufacturing processes, paper specs, and NASTA requirements is a plus.Don’t think you meet all criteria? Let us decide! Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire the strongest and most qualified individuals.About Cengage GroupCengage Group, 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.Cengage Group EMEA is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other 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@ or at +1 (617)289-7917.