The Senior Buyer/Planner position plans and purchases components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods to support customer requests as well as marketing/sales forecasts. The role works closely with Engineering on New Product Introduction (NPI)projects and prototypes by scheduling components and identifying parts issues such as lead times, costs, availability, etc.

Hybrid

• Issue work orders to the manufacturing floor, resolving problems in assembly or engineering paperwork. Work with Engineering on finding solutions to production and material issues as they arise.
• Define needs, determine build quantity, and schedule all work for the manufacturing department.
• Manage and assist both local and overseas Contract Manufacturers (CMs) with parts issues and assembly problems, including locating parts to satisfy customer shipment dates.
• Purchase materials and manage the build of prototypes as well as engineering projects with Contract Manufacturers.
• Manage Customer order pull-ins from Customer Service Representatives (CSR), working with Contract Manufacturer (CM) and CSR on solutions.
• Monitor daily shipping schedules and forecasts for Contract Manufacturers' deliveries. Monitor backlog daily to make sure scheduled shipments ship as scheduled.
• Schedule all new Sales Orders (New Order Requests, NOR), and give ship dates to Customer Service Reps (CSRs) by researching build schedules and lead times.
• Originate, approve, and add all attributes to new parts in Omnify/Glovia System for all module-related components and sub-assemblies. Ensure all documentation is attached and clearly understood before approval.
• Identify components for Contract Manufacturers to purchase from Duluth to lower inventory and ship to the Contract Manufacturers accordingly.
• Track and report Contract Manufacturers' on timedelivery. Run shortage reports, purchase, and track all short components.

• Research price breaks and alternate items for better prices as well as delivery. Negotiate pricing for purchased parts and assemblies.
• Perform "what-if" scenarios on parts availability and reschedule deliveries as needed.
• Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics for purchasing.
• Research monthly cycle count inventory discrepancies.
• Fill in for others in the operations group when others are out, wearing many hats.

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 3 years' experience with contract manufacturing, purchasing, planning, and strategic sourcing.
• Experience working with Engineering on New Product Introductions.
• Familiar with ISO for Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Shipping.
• Willing to grow within the function, contribute within cross-functional groups, and be flexible with availability given the global nature of business.
• Action-oriented self-starter who works well under pressure and has a hands-on, flexible approach, along with being able to handle multiple activities simultaneously.

Experience with electronic components, distribution, electronic manufacturing, Contract Manufacturers, and RF or wireless technologies preferred.