Senior Production Planner

Responsibilities

• Check and examine purchase requisitions assigned for proper descriptions of items, part numbers, specifications, etc., and place orders for same in accordance with established policies.
• Establish sources of supply that will ensure reasonable pricing, dependable shipment and reliable quality.
• Expedites, follows up and administers open purchase orders.
• Maintain appropriate files on all orders in process.
• Interview salespeople and vendors and refers descriptive literature to the department concerned.
• Maintain necessary liaison between all departments within the Company and vendors to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Develop new sources of supply both for new and routine materials.
• Cook up and combine orders of different origins to take advantage of quantity prices.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 9 years prior relevant experience or Masters degree and a minimum of 7 years prior experience or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in purchasing electronic and electromechanical parts preferably in the RF Commercial Military industry.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience writing technical specifications and other technical documents.
• Costpoint, ERP systems, Microsoft Office proficiency.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $125000.00/yr. Pay Period: Weekly, Direct Deposit only. Paid-Time-Off: Exempt - Flexible Time Off (Eligible after 60-day introductory period). Holidays: 11. 401(k) plan Company match, 100% up to 6%. Fidelity Tuition Reimbursement Up to $10K per calendar year. 9/80 Work Schedule Every other Friday off.