Buyer Planner Manufacturing

COMPX SECURITY PRODUCTS•Neenah, WI

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Custom Marine Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Buyer Planner for our facility in Neenah, WI. Visit the following link to learn more about Custom Marine Inc.: https://custommarine.com/ [https://custommarine.com/] Be part of our Custom Marine Inc. team and enjoy our excellent benefits: Medical Insurance (FREE employee) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance LOW deductible and LOW out of pocket max Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k Retirement Plans Company paid Disability and Life Insurance Paid vacations and Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Referral Reward Program Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pay: Salary

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred
Previous experience in purchasing or demonstrated ability
2+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment
Understanding of engineering drawings and flow charts
MRP exposure required
Knowledge of Bill of Material structuring
Experience dealing with suppliers including quoting, order processing and
tracking delivery and quality performance
Intermediate level of computer skills in e-mail, internet, Word, and Excel
Strong communications and interpersonal skills needed
APICS or CPM classes and certifications
ERP/MRP system

Responsibilities

Responsible for all purchasing
Ensure an uninterrupted supply of quality parts at the lowest possible cost
Work with Operations, Inventory Control, Sales, Manufacturing, and Finance Depts
Purchase materials for production and other uses to meet production needs per instructions
Negotiate best value with suppliers
Identify and reduce long lead times in the system by utilizing material strategies with suppliers
Review daily MRP exception message, purchase order status, and order action reports and take appropriate action
Ensure timely delivery of products to support manufacturing
Maintain purchasing data in computer system so that it is always current
Resolve problems that occur periodically with suppliers
Bring vendors on as needed to review pricing, inventory, and process improvements to identify cost savings
Maintain acceptable attendance, quality, and productivity
Maintains a neat and organized work area
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present/future material needs
Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers
Prepare purchase requisitions, approve and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions
Be able to lift 35 lbs.
Performs other assignments as required