Buyer/Planner

About the role

Therm-x of California is the leading manufacturer for Advanced Temperature and Control Systems for Hi-Technology industries. We have been in business for over 30 years and have a diverse customer base. We offer competitive pay, medical, dental, 401 (K), and paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Interface with all departments and ensure movement of material on both a regular and expedited basis.
• Plan, place, and maintain purchase orders & Work Orders.
• Manage inventory levels and expedite material when necessary.
• Sourcing of suppliers.
• Cross-train for departmental responsibilities.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, and reliability.
• Responsible for open orders, specifications, quality issues and invoice discrepancies.
• Develop programs to improve supplier quality and dependability, along with internal purchasing procedures.
• Maintain accurate cost information in all systems.
• Replenish inventory in a timely manner using MRP Reports.
• Respond to and resolve all assigned QC issues.
• Establishes files and controls for all outgoing and incoming correspondence on each assigned order.
• Work with Manufacturing departments to ensure movement of work orders on schedule.

Requirements

• Planning experience in manufacturing required.
• Purchasing experience desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years related procurement or planning experience.
• Proficient with MS Office products & experience with ERP Systems.
• High level of oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor Degree in Supply Management or equivalent experience.
• Epicor experience a major plus.

Qualifications

Education and Training Planning experience in manufacturing required, Purchasing experience desirable. Minimum of 10 years related procurement or planning experience. Proficient with MS Office products & experience with ERP Systems High level of oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment. Bachelor Degree in Supply Management or equivalent experience. Epicor experience a major plus.

Skills

• Supplier research and evaluation.
• Inventory management.
• Contract negotiation and administration.
• ERP system usage.
• Cost control and scheduling.
• Quality assurance and resolution.
• Communication and file management.
• Manufacturing and planning experience.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, medical, dental, 401 (K), and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive pay offered.

Schedule

Not specified.