What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner/Buyer position at OPEX Careers?
Planner / Buyer
OPEX Corporation is currently looking for a full-time Planner/Buyer to work in our Plano, TX office. The Planner/Buyer will manage the planning and procurement of goods, services and assigned commodities for this global technology leader in warehouse automation, high-speed mailroom automation, document imaging, and material handling.
Job Description
- Sourcing, planning, negotiating, and placing purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services in support of production operations located in Moorestown NJ and Plano TX
- Implement and maintain commodity management strategy in support of the company’s supply chain goals
- Utilize Oracle ERP system to plan requirements, issue purchase orders, identify scheduling problems, and maintain data integrity
- Manage supplier performance to cost, delivery, and quality requirements
- 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, RFQ’s, and purchase orders
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field or equivalent work experience
- Commodity management experience, preferably in metals & fabrication, mechanical assemblies of electronic/electrical components
- Prefer minimum 5 years in Procurement/Planning/Supply Chain/Materials
- Professional certification a plus; APICS CPIM or CSCP
- Strong knowledge working with an ERP 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
- Some walking and/or driving between local facilities; occasional air travel may be required