Buyer/Planner

Responsibilities

• Schedules and procures material to ensure the on-time operation of the assigned business unit.
• Generates purchase orders based on MRP/MRP1 demand, Kanban and purchase requisitions for assigned BU(s) daily and stores documentation centrally.
• Ensures on-time delivery of suppliers to meet requirements, including expedite requests and delivery status updates from suppliers to communicate to internal customers.
• Maintains the out-going subcontracting list to generate POs in support of assigned BU(s).
• Affords assistance in evaluating supplier performance and Quality Performance resolution.
• Affords assistance in developing and updating purchasing procedures and work instructions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of Foreign Trade Law, International Traffics in Arms Regulations, Tariff Codes, etc…(19 CFR, 15 CFR)
• Effectively utilizes Microsoft products like Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Reads and understands blueprints
• Understands production and scheduling needs to better set re-order point, safety stock or just-in-time criteria
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident required
• Associates degree in International Trade, Supply Chain or a related field; or equivalent working experience is required
• Experience with an ERP system (BaaN, SAP) is required
• 2-5 years of experience working with a global manufacturing company as a buyer or planner
• Develops effective work relationships
• Finds new solutions to issues
• Organized with attention to details
• Supports continuous improvement
• Effectively communicates with others

Benefits

• Great Place To Work Certified
• Competitive Base Salary Incentive Plan up to 5% annually
• Profit Sharing up to 5% annually
• Excellent Health Benefits
• Monthly medical premiums at 50% to 75% below market. Annual deductible & copays below market. Higher percentage if medical coverage than market.
• No monthly premiums for dental & vision
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Wellness Reimbursement (50% up t $500/year)
• Climate controlled production environment
• Wellness Rewards Redeemed for Gift Cards
• Short-Term Disability Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Tuition Reimbursement

About WITTENSTEIN

Committed to being a world-class partner of intelligent mechatronic drive technology, servo systems, and mechanical components. WITTENSTEIN uses the power of science, innovation, and forward-thinking engineering to provide you cutting-edge technology for motion. Since pioneering the alpha servo planetary gear reducer in 1983, support and motion requirements from the market have continued to change and WITTENSTEIN is well positioned to deliver reliable products and services to its customers and partners.