Production Planner/Buyer

Bray International, Inc.•Houston, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Production Planner/Buyer is a highly visible position of executing stock replenishment, reviewing inventory controls, planning/scheduling work orders and sales orders, special order procurement requirements, and open order management processes to deliver essential purchasing services to internal customers and ultimately the end user. The scope of this position encompasses supporting the day-to-day procurement and manufacturing needs of the Flow-Tek Ball Valve line.

Requirements

Understanding and basic knowledge of MRP systems and their functionality
Exposure to and experience working within a manufacturing or high-volume industrial distribution environment
Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience preferred in a purchasing, inventory management, planning or logistics role
Above average skills with Microsoft excel and demonstrated aptitude for mathematical formulas and equations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related program preferred

Responsibilities

Set ordering controls based on historical usage
Schedule and execute sales orders and work orders to meet required customer delivery needs
Manage procurement and replenishment of assigned products
Maintain timely and accurate order acknowledgments and supplier promise dates
Review and take action daily on critical need items for assigned responsibilities
Meet and exceed defined performance goals
Expedite/follow up on open purchase orders to maximize stock availability and ensure timely delivery of product
Support sales, production, and other key internal customers on purchasing and inventory needs
Proactively be engaged with suppliers to negotiate and resolve performance issues that may impact costs, customer service, or quality
Work with logistics companies to schedule and track international shipments
Ensure compliance with standard policies, procedures, internal audit, and quality management processes