Buyer/Planner

Job Requirements

Who We Are:

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You Will Do

Buyer

• Controls the flow of incoming materials to efficiently meet manufacturing requirements
• Carries out procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis
• Responds to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction
• Responds to value stream inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction
• Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization’s best interest
• Prepares purchase orders, approves payments, and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance
• Compiles price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices
• Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
• Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries
• Responsible for all aspects of the relationship with a specific supplier within a commodity
• Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost
• Performs delivery assurance responsibilities
• Develops and follows existing procedures, processes, and work instructions
  
  

Planner

• Provides production floor support, including replacement part management, shop floor material staging, Work in Progress (WIP) movement through shared resource areas, completion of units in shop floor and MRP system, delivery to next step (inventory or shipment), and meeting MRP schedule
• Maintains integrity of the shop floor
• Processes piece part movement to support internal build requirements through subcontractors and internal resources
• Redirects and/or re-establishes priorities, as required, in support of the Master Schedule
• Facilitates expedited material of critical part shortages to released work orders
  
  

What You Will Bring

• BS degree and 2 years of experience in planning, scheduling, production control, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, finance, and/or project management or AS degree with 4 years of experience or equivalent experience
• MRP knowledge
• Experience in material and inventory control-type systems such as Kanban, SMI, Continuous Flow Manufacturing, etc.
• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP)
  
  

Pay Range: $50.00-$60.00 per hour

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
  
  

Work Requirements: This role is considered an on-site position located in Rockford, IL

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
  
  

Travel Requirements: Due to the nature of the work, no travel is required.

Citizenship Requirement: Due to the nature of the work, US citizenship is required.