Supply Chain Buyer Planner
About The Position
Metal additive manufacturing technology, powered by 3D printing, has evolved from a niche tool used primarily in university research to an industry tool for developing and manufacturing products faster and at lower cost. Xact Metal, headquartered in State College, PA, is making metal additive manufacturing systems affordable for small- to mid-sized companies that need prototyping, casting, tooling, and printing of small parts but could not afford metal powder-bed fusion systems in the past. Xact Metal is ready to hire a smart Supply Chain professional for a Buyer-Planner position. The Buyer-Planner will work closely with the company’s VP-Operations to learn all aspects of manufacturing and global supply chain dynamics. The scope of responsibility for this position will encompass purchasing, scheduling, assisting in product and service scheduling, inventory management, risk management, supplier relationship management, and assisting with enterprise resource planning.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in operations management, B.S degree in business management or business administration (with a certificate in supply and/or logistics management; business management desired), or equivalent business operations experience.
- Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.
- Local applicants or those who can report to work punctually at the company’s office in State College, PA, during normal work hours (and as needed) to meet business requirements are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist in forecasting and planning raw and finished materials delivery and distribution costs
- Establishing specifications in terms of optimal quantity to purchase, quality required, and the cost impact on budget, and acting to competitively purchase materials and services related to production
- Developing an effective, working knowledge of materials and material providers and service providers who are best able to support company goals; managing suppliers to reduce costs, improving quality, controlling inventories, and ensuring timely flow of material
- Assist in negotiating contracts that include costs, warranties, delivery, handling, and penalties for late delivery or cost overruns.
- Managing the purchasing cycle, including generating requisitions, PO creation, PO follow-up, goods reception, and final payment.
- Monitoring supplier delivery schedules; routinely communicating with suppliers to expedite orders when needed
- Managing inventory to ensure continuous production and the uninterrupted flow of materials and services while keeping inventory investment to a minimum and maximizing turns
- Monitoring and reporting key performance metrics, including Purchase Price Variance, inventories, shortages, and supplier performance.
- Maintaining Material Item Masters, Bills of Materials, Routings, Production Revisions, and other ERP inputs for manufactured items
- Working with suppliers, company team members, and management to resolve materials and/or supply chain issues and actively engaging with management to present and evaluate process improvements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
