Planner/Buyer
About The Position
The Planner/Buyer plans, schedules, coordinates, and/or monitors products through the complete production cycle, including final approval. Working from engineering plans and production specifications, the role establishes production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements and coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedule. The role also evaluates bids, recommends suppliers, follows awards through order completion, resolves supplier issues, and assesses supplier production capability, performance, and delivery. The position is based in Brea, California, with a stated salary range of $75,000–$95,000 and a sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of applicable experience in purchasing, planning, or a related field within a manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Management.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of supply chain management operational concepts, including planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, and logistics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and develop effective working relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Lean and/or Six Sigma experience and knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate bids and select and recommend suppliers.
- Follow up on awards through completion of orders.
- Negotiate and settle supplier matters involving damage claims, rejections, losses, returned materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes.
- Conduct supplier site visits and rate suppliers on production capability, performance, and delivery.
- Plan, schedule, coordinate, and/or monitor final product approval through the complete production cycle.
- Establish production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements using engineering plans and production specifications.
- Coordinate production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
- Health and wellness benefits
- Learning and development opportunities
- Referral program
- Competitive pay
- Recognition
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Sign-on bonus
- Inclusive and supportive culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
