Senior Buyer and Planner

LOGISNEXT AMERICAS INC•Houston, TX

157d•$67,978 - $96,044•Onsite

About The Position

Logisnext Americas Inc. has helped customers for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support. This role focuses on the development and implementation of purchasing policies and inventory management principles, ensuring MRP component data integrity to meet cost-effective and timely availability of components for production requirements. It also involves the management of engineering orders and new product introductions, as well as the development and management of team goals, metrics, and departmental process documentation, fostering leadership and team-building skills.

Requirements

Background in Material Planning and Inventory Management.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University.
7-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in New Product Introduction and Engineering Order Management.
MRP database management experience.
Microsoft Office proficiency (strong Excel background).
Exposure to International Suppliers.
Ability to work well with others, both inside and outside the company.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in business administration or supply chain.
Experience in Industrial Equipment Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

MRP interpretation and release of POs to assigned suppliers.
Communication of supplier feedback regarding material delivery timing, quantity, expedites, and past due status.
Ensure uninterrupted material flow for assigned commodity/suppliers to support the Master Production Schedule.
Update database and MRP systems to ensure data integrity.
Management of component availability concerning manufacturing shortages, New Product Introduction, and Engineering Order implementation.
Develop and manage departmental targets for Purchase Order Management (past due POs), supplier delivery performance, inventory levels, safety stock, and exposure to obsolescence.
Continuously survey assigned commodities/suppliers for changes that may affect delivery timing and capacity availability.
Work with suppliers to create recovery plans and formally elevate issues for problem resolution.
Collaborate with Production Control, Manufacturing, and Material Control/Receiving to ensure inventory record accuracy through cycle counts, Bill of Materials analysis, and developing plans to prevent recurrence of problems.
Attend meetings as required to support effective communication between departments.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
Profit Sharing Opportunities
Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
401k with automatic company contribution and company match
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
On-site fitness center (Houston)
On-the-job training and development