Buyer/Planner

XL Specialized Trailers • Manchester, IA

6d

About The Position

Generally expected to work as a valued member of the XL Specialized Trailers team. This job will be responsible for providing parts, equipment and materials by identifying manufacturing needs, identifying suppliers and arranging delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Two years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan.
• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at a functional level.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong team player.
• Commitment to company values.
• Computer proficiency with experience in: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.
• Negotiation skills.
• Extended periods of sitting.
• Ability to routinely lift 20 lbs. and occasionally up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Develops purchasing specifications and performance test requirements by analyzing technical data, designs, and manufacturing requirements; consulting with engineering and manufacturing personnel.
• Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers; researching parts, equipment and materials availability.
• Purchases parts, equipment and materials by preparing and submitting purchase orders.
• Delivers parts equipment and materials by arranging shipping.
• Facilitates inspections, substitutions and standardization by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.
• Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating vendor/manufacturing issues.
• Provides parts, equipment and materials information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Investigates opportunities for cost reduction by driving operational efficiencies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Wears proper personal protective equipment.
• Identifies and anticipates safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.
• Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing relating results as needed.
• Assist with the continuous process improvement of XL Specialized Trailers by leading and participating in projects such as lean, 5-S and Kaizen.
• Assists receptionist with serving visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing them; notifying company personnel of visitor's arrival; maintaining security and telecommunications system.
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall operations of the XL Specialized Trailers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level