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Electronics Planner / Buyer
OPEX Corporation is currently looking for a full-time Planner/Buyer to work in our Moorestown, NJ office. The Electronics Planner/Buyer will manage the planning and procurement activities of electronic components, assemblies, goods, services and assigned commodities to support manufacturing for this global technology leader in warehouse automation, high-speed mailroom automation, document imaging, and material handling.
Job Description
- Create, evaluate and implement supply plans to maintain inventory levels of electronic components, assemblies and commodities in support of multiple production facilities and customer service requirements.
- Implement and maintain commodity management strategy in support of the company’s supply chain goals
- Solicit RFQs and quotations and conduct negotiations with suppliers on pricing, statements of work, contracts and proposals
- Manage supplier relationships and performance to cost, delivery, and quality requirements
- Utilize Oracle ERP system to plan requirements, create, review and issue purchase orders, identify scheduling problems, and maintain data integrity
- Analyze data related to inventories, optimal order quantities, and lead times to best align supply with demand
- Interface with internal customers and suppliers to ensure materials are delivered in accordance with all scheduling, specification, and quality requirements
- Monitor purchasing activities to be in compliance with OPEX business needs, including incoming quality, supplier on time delivery, and purchase terms and conditions
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field or a combination of equivalent education and work experience in the electronics field preferred, electrical engineering a plus
- Commodity management experience in electronic/electrical components, printed circuit board assemblies, and electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies
- Prefer minimum 5 years in Procurement/Planning/Supply Chain/Materials
- Professional certification preferred; APICS CPIM or CSCP
- Strong knowledge working with an MRP planning system, Oracle experience a plus
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
Physical/Work Environments
- Employee will primarily be working in an office environment with occasional travel to warehouse and/or customer sites for observation / research
- Sitting and standing for an extended period of time
- Some walking and/or driving between local facilities; occasional air travel may be required
The salary range is $65,000 - $80,000, based on experience.
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000