Buyer Planner Coord Eng

GREAT OPPORTUNITY at MI Windows and Doors for Gratz Ops location!

BUYER PLANNER COORDINATOR

1st Shift (7am - 4pm)

Pay Rate starting at $23.00 Hr

GENERAL PURPOSE: 

This position will be responsible for releasing purchase orders, monitoring, and managing inventories (approximately $1.5 MM annual spend comprised of approx. 8,000 SKUs) required to support Engineering and Machine Manufacturing. Daily interactions with suppliers will be required to ensure supplier execution and performance. Flexible hours are sometimes required in this position, specifically during the issue resolution process with a supplier. This position makes most decisions at the direction of the Engineers, Tool Shop Manager, and Tooling and Machinery Manager. This position will not have direct reports. Business travel will be infrequent but occasionally necessary

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Responsible for following the established process of purchase order placement and delivery confirmation to ensure an uninterrupted supply of material and components for machine builds.
• Review material demand requirements against on-hand quantities and vendor lead times, and respond appropriately based on the results of the review.
• Order and track invoices for specific projects such as Capital Expenditure Projects.
• Participate in developing new processes to enhance the material/components ordering and replenishment system.
• Work with Suppliers to resolve quality and delivery issues as well as track compliance.
• Setting up direct billing and terms with new vendors.
• Identify the need for expedited deliveries and schedule accordingly.
• Participate in physical inventories and review counts for accuracy and viability.
• File purchase orders, receive items and check packing slips, and approve invoices to ensure accounting compliance.
• Validate purchase order prices and invoice prices to ensure the correct prices are being charged.

Supplier selection through the quoting process and working with engineering team to achieve the best possible mix of Low Cost, Good Quality, and Short Lead Times.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  

• Associates Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or closely related field required. In lieu of degree, significant work experience and education will be considered at the company’s discretion. 
• Prior experience in inventory control is preferred specifically working with ERP software. Total ETO experience prefered. 
• Ability to operate a computer in a windows environment and have basic proficiencies in Word, Excel and Outlook.

• The ability to use and generate spreadsheets in Excel with basic formulas and functions will be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to operate standard office equipment, such as multi-line phone system, fax, copier, postage machine, etc.
• Requires the physical demands of sitting, sometimes for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, and occasionally lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Proficient in working on a computer for extended periods, with strong communication skills to effectively handle phone calls.