Planner/Buyer

OPEX • Plano, TX

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

OPEX Corporation is currently looking for a full-time Planner/Buyer to work in our Plano, TX office. The Planner/Buyer will manage the planning and procurement of goods, services and assigned commodities for this global technology leader in warehouse automation, high-speed mailroom automation, document imaging, and material handling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field or equivalent work experience
• Commodity management experience, preferably in metals & fabrication, mechanical assemblies of electronic/electrical components
• Prefer minimum 5 years in Procurement/Planning/Supply Chain/Materials
• Strong knowledge working with an ERP planning system, Oracle experience a plus
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification a plus; APICS CPIM or CSCP

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, planning, negotiating, and placing purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services in support of production operations located in Moorestown NJ and Plano TX
• Implement and maintain commodity management strategy in support of the company’s supply chain goals
• Utilize Oracle ERP system to plan requirements, issue purchase orders, identify scheduling problems, and maintain data integrity
• Manage supplier performance to cost, delivery, and quality requirements
• Analyze data related to inventories, optimal order quantities, and lead times to best align supply with demand
• Interface with internal customers and suppliers to ensure materials are delivered in accordance with all scheduling, specification, and quality requirements
• Monitor purchasing activities to be in compliance with OPEX business needs, including incoming quality, supplier on time delivery, RFQ’s, and purchase orders

What This Job Offers

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