Knife Gate Valve Planner/Buyer

Bray • Houston, TX

5d

About The Position

The Planner/Buyer supports the day-to-day procurement and manufacturing needs of Bray’s Knife Gate Line. This highly visible role executes stock replenishment, reviews inventory controls, plans and schedules work orders and sales orders, manages special-order procurement requirements, and handles open-order management to provide purchasing services to internal customers and end users.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of MRP systems and their functionality.
• Exposure to and experience working in a manufacturing or high-volume industrial distribution environment.
• Above-average Microsoft Excel skills and demonstrated aptitude for mathematical formulas and equations.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, planning, or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and replenishment of assigned products.
• Maintain timely and accurate order acknowledgments and supplier promise dates.
• Review and take daily action on critical-need items within assigned responsibilities.
• Meet and exceed defined performance goals.
• Expedite and follow up on open purchase orders to maximize stock availability and ensure timely product delivery.
• Support sales, production, and other internal customers with purchasing and inventory needs.
• Schedule and execute sales orders and work orders to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Engage proactively with suppliers to negotiate and resolve performance issues that may affect cost, customer service, or quality.
• Ensure compliance with standard policies and procedures, internal audits, and quality management processes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plans.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, effective the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Professional development and opportunities for advancement.
• Smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

What This Job Offers

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