Buyer

SHINE Technologies LLC•Fitchburg, WI

35d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

SHINE Technologies is seeking a Buyer/Planner who will have the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support the Project Management/Production schedules. Other responsibilities include managing inventory levels, supporting material revisions, interacting/coordinating with suppliers on a variety of topics, and supporting other business functions as required. The base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in buyer/planner function required
Experience with NetSuite preferred
Sound time management skills, strong sense of urgency, and attention to detail
Excellent organization, communication, and follow up skills
Experience in production and inventory control
Experience working with machine shops, PCB fabrication, or similar experience preferred
Comfortable interacting with engineering groups; occasionally acting as the liaison between external vendors and internal designers
Knowledge of commonly used procurement concepts, practices, and procedures
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., standing or sitting) for extended periods.
Ability to handle standard equipment and materials weighing up to 10 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Although flexible work hours may be available, shift-work schedules may be required, and extended hours will sometimes be necessary to complete required work assignment.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship.
Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls. Additionally, applicant’s eligibility may be conditioned based upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NetSuite preferred
Experience working with machine shops, PCB fabrication, or similar experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain the integrity of MRP planning parameters (costing, lead times, safety stock etc).
Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required by MRP, production schedule, and WRIKE.
Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems.
Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule.
Coordinate material flows throughout BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers or materials due to new product development.
Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns, and quality problems with suppliers.
Communicate with Suppliers, both via phone and email, to ensure on time delivery and lead time accuracy.
Generate and issue reports to Direct Manager and Project Managers to advise of deviations in delivery dates.
Timely and precise processing of purchase orders.
Any additional duties assigned by Manager.