Buyer/Planner

Gentex Corp•Simpson, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Directs and plans the purchasing and procurement of materials, parts, and equipment. Plans, implements, and coordinates production and material processes to support efficient production initiation, production, and timely shipment of products that meet company requirements and customer expectations. The role coordinates purchasing activities from identifying commodity requirements through delivery, negotiates cost while balancing quality and scheduling needs, and ensures deliveries meet schedule, price, and quality standards. It also maintains purchasing records and supports production scheduling and material planning using MRP systems. The position works with suppliers, management, and others who require procurement services. It has no supervisory responsibilities. Most of the workday is in a climate-controlled environment, with some work in warehouse or manufacturing areas that may have temperature changes or noise. Travel is generally not required. Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, participates in E-Verify, and requires pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or supply chain is listed as ideal.
Two to four years of purchasing and procurement experience in a manufacturing setting.
At least four years of experience working in an MRP environment and scheduling manufactured products.
Basic computer skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of purchasing processes, including supply agreements, blanket ordering, and vendor follow-up.
Computer skills including Microsoft Office and MAPICS.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and maintain a positive, professional demeanor.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects or controls, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and taste or smell.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities may include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
High level of comprehension and general, verbal, written, and numerical intelligence.

Responsibilities

Coordinate procurement activities for assigned commodities and follow purchases through delivery.
Analyze commodity requirements, including preliminary specifications, preferred suppliers, and dates needed for production.
Negotiate the lowest possible commodity cost while balancing quality and schedule requirements.
Ensure commodities are delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and in accordance with company quality standards.
Maintain timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to ensure accurate records.
Use MRP systems to ensure materials and products are available for production and customer delivery, while maintaining low inventory and planning manufacturing activities, delivery schedules, and purchasing activities.
Regularly obtain current supplier lead times and maintain up-to-date lead-time information in the item master.
Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules (dispatch lists).
Support development of the monthly 30-day ship schedule using customer orders to track status and revenue against plan.
Participate in daily meetings with manufacturing management to communicate schedules and performance status against plan.
Ensure material and labor resources are available at the start of production manufacturing orders.
Provide schedule flexibility when needed to support critical deadlines.