If you have ever wondered what owning your own business is like, just ask an Employee Owner of Chatsworth Products (CPI). Better yet, become one! CPI has an immediate need for a Planner-Buyer in CPI’s Round Rock, Texas location.

As a CPI Planner-Buyer, you will perform various purchasing assignments of moderate complexity to procure equipment, parts and supplies necessary for the operation of the organization. Review proposals, negotiates prices and selects and recommends suppliers. Verify delivery dates, approve payment, maintain necessary records, resolve delivery and payment discrepancies. Develop solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity. Make practical application of customary practices, procedures or techniques. Interface with suppliers, immediate supervisor and other personnel within the company. Work is reviewed in process for adherence to instructions, soundness of judgment and conclusions.

Will develop and deploy jobs within the ERP system, establish priorities, and revise the schedule according to customer needs, job specifications, and availability or capability of workers, parts, material, and equipment. In addition to exemplary technical skills and work experience, this position requires an entrepreneurial spirit, excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative nature, and tactical agility.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Verifies basic numerical data for accuracy.
• Performs basic calculations and apply results.
• Coordinates production schedules with other manufacturing plants and contract manufactures as needed.
• Continuous improvement of the planning and scheduling function.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Core Competencies:

• Ethics, Values, Integrity & Trust - Adheres and acts in line with CPI core values.
• Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses a high level of skill, knowledge and ability in assigned functional area.
• Safety – Complies with company safety rules and regulations. Takes a proactive approach to identify and eliminate safety hazards.
• Customer Focus - Gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• Interpersonal Skills - Uses diplomacy and tact. Uses collaborative skills.
• Action Oriented & Adaptability - Takes initiative; acts promptly; is proactive.
• Ownership & Accountability - Proactively models, guards, and demonstrates all of CPI’s core values.
• Priority Setting, Planning & Organizing- Uses resources effectively and efficiently.
• Problem Solving & Creativity - Uses logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions. Develops new and unique ideas.
• Listening, Informing and Written Communications - Practices attentive and active listening. Shares information. Presents ideas and facts clearly and effectively in writing.

Technical Competencies:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
• One (1) year preferred of relevant supply chain experience or similar field.
• Three (3) years relevant work experience using MRP applications.
• Capable of managing company-wide key supplier relationships.
• Capable of leading company-wide commodity responsibility.
• Knowledge of production and procurement procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local procurement laws and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
• NAPM/APICS certification preferred.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent sitting.
• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Travel required.
• Work in a manufacturing environment.