Buyer/Planner

Gentex Corp•Carbondale Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer/Planner directs and plans the purchasing and procurement of materials, parts, and equipment. The role plans, implements, and coordinates production and material processes to support efficient production initiation, production, and timely product shipments that meet company requirements and customer expectations. The position coordinates procurement activities from purchase intent through delivery, analyzes commodity requirements, negotiates cost while balancing quality and schedule needs, and ensures materials arrive on schedule and meet company standards. It maintains accurate purchasing and shipping records and keeps supplier lead-time information current. The role also develops production schedules, supports monthly shipment planning, communicates schedules and performance with manufacturing management, and ensures material and labor resources are available when production orders begin. The position is based at Gentex Corporation’s Carbondale facility in Pennsylvania. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled environment, with some work in warehouse or manufacturing areas that may involve changes in temperature or noise. Travel is generally not required. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and involves interaction with suppliers, management, and others requesting procurement services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or supply chain is identified as ideal.
2–4 years of purchasing and procurement experience in a manufacturing setting.
A minimum of four years of experience working in an MRP environment and scheduling manufactured products.
Basic computer skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of purchasing processes, including supply agreements, blanket ordering, and vendor follow-up.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and MAPICS or similar systems.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a positive, professional demeanor.
Ability to meet the physical requirements described, including occasionally standing, walking, sitting, handling objects or controls, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; and using specified vision abilities.
High level of comprehension and general, verbal, written, and numerical intelligence.

Responsibilities

Coordinate procurement activities for assigned commodities from purchase intent through delivery.
Analyze commodity requirements, including preliminary specifications, preferred suppliers, and dates needed for production.
Negotiate the lowest possible cost while balancing quality and schedule requirements.
Ensure commodities are delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and in accordance with company quality standards.
Maintain timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to ensure accurate records.
Support critical deadlines with schedule flexibility when required.
Use MRP processes to ensure materials and products are available for production and customer delivery while maintaining low inventory and planning manufacturing, delivery, and purchasing activities.
Regularly obtain current supplier lead times and maintain up-to-date lead-time information in the item master.
Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules (dispatch lists).
Support development of the monthly 30-day shipment schedule using customer orders to track status and revenue against plan.
Participate in daily meetings with manufacturing management to communicate schedules and performance status against plan.
Ensure material and labor resources are available at the start of production manufacturing orders.