Buyer/Planner

Evapco•York, PA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for verifying, buying, and managing material requirements for production. This role is also responsible for keeping management abreast of market trends, changes in vendor business practice, and alternatives available in the market.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required.
A minimum of 4 years’ work experience as a Buyer/Planner with proven ability to learn new skills and responsibilities.
Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
The ability to multi-task, prioritize commitments, manage time effectively and work independently to meet time sensitive deadlines.
Must be detailed oriented, possess excellent organizational skills and can work independently with a minimal level of supervision.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, ERP systems (Sage100, SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Verifies manufacturing requirements and creates stocking strategies for inputs.
Serves as a liaison between Materials & Production concerning materials and production processes.
Work closely with the Production Control department to identify deficiencies in requirements and amend planning prior to production.
Provides purchasing planning and inventory control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data trends.
Support Materials team initiatives as defined by plant manager.
Negotiates the pricing level of locally sourced items.
Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; forwards orders to vendors/suppliers; monitors and expedites orders.
Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves any errors with supplier; forwards receiving documentation for payment.
Works closely with custom engineering groups to serve as a liaison between engineers, drafters, and external suppliers.
Utilize Quality Control systems to report NCR’s and conduct Root Cause Analysis.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
(k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Bereavement Pay
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
Paid Sick Leave
Long Term Disability