Buyer/Planner 1

The Buyer/Planner 1 is responsible for performing assigned duties to optimize the effectiveness of the supply chain function. This includes planning, inventory control, kanban implementation/utilization, lead-time reduction, engineering change notice/new product launch material planning, total cost reduction activities, and some procurement activity. The Buyer/Planner 1 works under limited supervision and is responsible for releasing/orders materials and product to established supply base, ensuring satisfactory quality and delivery to meet Company objectives and customer requirements.

What You Will Do

The Buyer/Planner 1 will assure optimum inventory/kanban levels and on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying costs and transportation charges. They will also implement policies/procedures/processes that ensure the accurate processing of inventory and production transactions, including responsibility for the kanban process for material delivery.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in materials and/or purchasing or industrial and/or related field experience, and a basic understanding of machine capabilities and shop processes. They will be able to read blueprints, exercise moderate degree of judgment, and work under limited supervision.

Requirements

• High school graduate with minimum 2 years of college
• Ability to read blueprints
• Minimum of 2 years experience in materials and/or purchasing or industrial and/or related field experience
• Basic understanding of machine capabilities and shop processes

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• Paid time off, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually
• 24 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Tuition assistance
• Business travel services
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services