Buyer - Planner

NAPPCO Fastener Company•Houston, TX

31d•Onsite

About The Position

NAPPCO Fastener Company is a distributor of standard and specialized fasteners, electronic and access hardware. We are headquartered in Houston, TX with locations in Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. It is our goal to provide our customers with quality-assured products that are competitively priced. Our company has a proud history of providing growth and advancement opportunities for its employees. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for the right person. The purchasing department is responsible for maintaining a working balance between operational efficiency, supplier relationship management, and financial stewardship. The department will be responsible for sourcing high-quality products, negotiating favorable terms, and building resilient supplier partnerships that ensure our customers never face a stockout.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain, Logistics, Business or related field OR a Minimum of 5 years purchasing / materials management experience
Possess a great attention to detail
Excellent negotiation skills
Highly proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to clearly present/ communicate inventory health risks and solutions to cross-functional stakeholders and/or leadership team
Possess proactive problem-solving to address supply disruptions before the Sales team knows they exist
Knowledge of Epicor Prophet 21 OR working experience in ERP/MRP software environments
Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Ability to learn and adapt to varied work assignments
Willing to assume responsibility for efficiency and accuracy of work performed
Willing to accept other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Nice To Haves

Fastener experience preferred but not necessary.
Knowledgeable in overseas purchasing and purchase operations, a plus
Experience with a continuous improvement methodology (ISO, LEAN, Six Sigma)

Responsibilities

Issue and manage purchase order maintenance from inception to receipt, ensuring 100% accuracy in pricing and delivery dates
Monitor vendor performance using on-time delivery and order accuracy
Manage the resolution of discrepancies regarding shipments, invoices, or product quality
Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time reductions, minimum order quantities, and price breaks
Manage replenishment parameters (Min/Max Levels, Reorder Points, Lead-times, etc.) to maintain optimal inventory health
Analyze historical sales data and seasonal trends to evaluate inventory health for short-term and long-term planning
Collaborate with Sales team to align procurement with demand signals.
Identify back-order or overstock situations and develop & communicate mitigation actions to resolve inventory risks in a timely and efficient manner
Solution back-order scenarios within 24 hours and/or communicate mitigation plan to Sales team
Execute monthly excess and dead stock inventory reviews and develop strategies to reduce “write-offs”.
Provide effective and timely communication for all critical supply disruptions.
Identify opportunities for automation within the procurement workflow to increase team efficiency
Mentor Jr. Buyer/ Planner on best practices in supply chain metrics
Review and update purchasing work instructions with new software features or communication procedures
Train and guide Jr. Buyer/ Planner on career development and growth plans
Support supply chain manager in implementing departmental standards and procurement values