Purchaser Planner I

Thorlabs•Newton, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Thorlabs, we design and manufacture components, instruments, and systems that transform the world by identifying, enabling, and accelerating key photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies. Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one. We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture. The position is responsible for but not limited to: assisting planning, forecasting and inventory management for the Optics Business Unit, as well as, scheduling and scheduling workload. Responsibilities of the planning/purchasing position will include, purchasing consumables and project work to reduce costs and improve processes, as well as, ongoing vendor evaluations in accordance to ISO 9001 requirements. Works under general supervision. Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.

Requirements

Minimum 1 years of experience in a similar position.
High School Diploma or equivalent or equivalent work experience.
Strong sense of ownership
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel
Excellent organizational skills
Strong ability to work well in a group atmosphere and comply with high quality standards.
Strong ability to shift from one task to another to address changing production priorities.

Responsibilities

Purchasing (Daily purchasing, expediting, date and data management).
Planning (Daily printing, scheduling/ re-scheduling/ date management).
Product Availability and Lead Time calculation.
Initiates and participates in purchasing improvement and cost reduction programs.
Generate special and periodic reports as required or directed.
Inventory Control and Inventory Planning (Safety Stock, forecast, build/order size).
Review Document and Data.
Review company back orders.
Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.