Resale - Buyer/Planner

Standard Motor Products, Inc. • Lewisville, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment. Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree (A.S.) in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and informative manner through all correspondence
• Direct experience with MRP/ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred)
• Data extrapolation / identify trends
• Solid understanding of MS Office programs
• Minimum 18 months successful purchasing experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) Preferred.
• Automotive background highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with aspects of supplier selection, quantity, price and delivery date
• Issue purchase orders according to MRP forecast and Reorder Point values. Maintain required inventory levels.
• Follow up with suppliers as necessary as to ensure timely delivery, maintenance of established quality requirements while maintaining cost competitiveness
• Collaborate with other departments and suppliers to resolve invoice and receiving issues. Process return shipments as required, in compliance with QA and AP process guidelines.
• Monitor various reports as required; MRP Message Report, Reorder Point Report, Packorder Message Report, Allocation Report, Open Order Status Report, Horizon Reports, Supplier scorecards, Supplier collaboration and development guidelines, SCM objectives, VMI Programs, as applicable
• Activity participate in all departmental process improvements; systemic and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree