Buyer/Planner I

Iteris is seeking an experienced and highly organized Buyer/Planner I to join our team. The Buyer/Planner is responsible for purchasing raw materials, components, and services to meet the production and customer requirements. This role evaluates and analyzes supplier quotes, negotiates prices, maintains relationships with suppliers, and ensures orders are delivered on time.

What you will be doing:

• Process requisitions, request quotes, purchase order placement, schedule, reschedule, and cancellation activities
• Establish and promote relationships with different departments (Program Management, production, stockroom, shipping, accounting, etcetera)
• Establish and promote relationships with key suppliers to support organizational needs including calls, meetings, quarterly business reviews and supplier scorecards
• Monitor and clear Receiving and Material Review Board discrepancies
• Achieve cost savings based on standard pricing. Identify and suggest alternatives
• Sources vendors for best prices, availability, best values, and supply chain continuity
• Obtain appropriate approvals for all purchases
• Actively ensure overall product and supplier quality
• Compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
• ERP (Oracle) loading demand requirements, work orders, and transfer orders
• Determine capacity, production and shipping schedules
• Plans and procures supplies, raw materials, components, sub-assemblies and equipment necessary
• Plan sequence of assembly, installation, configuration, test and other manufacturing operations for mix of products
• Assist in the creation of routers
• Report preparation and submission
• Maintain positive flow of communication
• Work with different departments (stockroom, production, shipping, quality, accounting, etcetera)
• Coordinate with sales support, shipping/receiving, and production to meet requirements
• Participate in LEAN training, activities, and projects to promote continuous process improvements
• Any other duties deemed necessary

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field required
• Two to three years of purchasing/planning experience in electronic and/or electro-mechanical manufacturing
• Requires knowledge and understanding of ERP systems and reporting
• Oracle ERP experience is preferred
• Must be able to work in a cross-functional environment
• Fast learner, motivated, with initiative
• Organizational, listening, and problem-solving skills
• Mathematics and analytic skills
• Prioritization and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills
• Technology literate

Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $72,200 and $80,400 for this role. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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What’s in it for you:

• Incentive-based yearly bonus
• 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
• Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO]
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Medical reimbursement plans
• Disability coverage
• Education assistance program

Iteris, Inc. is a provider of smart mobility infrastructure management solutions and part of the Almaviva Group businesses serving the transportation and logistics industry. Iteris’ cloud-enabled solutions help public transportation agencies, municipalities, commercial entities, and other transportation infrastructure providers monitor, visualize, and optimize mobility infrastructure to make mobility safe, efficient, and sustainable. As a pioneer in intelligent transportation systems technology, Iteris’ advanced detection sensors, mobility and traffic data, software-as-a-service offerings, and consulting services represent a comprehensive range of mobility infrastructure management solutions that serve customers in the United States and internationally. For more information, visit Iteris’ website at www.iteris.com.
The Almaviva Group designs, implements, and manages advanced technological solutions and systems and related logistics structures for companies and public administrations operating in a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, transport, logistics, agriculture, digital health, defense and security, energy, utilities, financial services, industry, telecommunications, and media. For more information, visit Almaviva’s website at www.almaviva.it.
Iteris, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Iteris, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.

Salary : $72,200 - $80,400