Purpose and Scope of Job:    

Inventory, purchasing, and capacity planning.

Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):

• Analyze material usage expectations for both dependent and independent demands, and establish individual part stocking levels.
• Initiate part requisition and place purchase order with approved vendor to ensure timely delivery of components to support operational requirements.
• Must be capable of applying industry best practices and procurement/planning experience to all processes. Will act as an effective and positive change agent, to recommend, and as appropriate, lead the implementation of such methodologies within the organization.
• Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
• Maintain a variety of schedules, records, and reports pertaining the tracking of materials through the production cycle and availability of production resources.
• Ensure proper controls within the inventory control system and its interfacing programs
• Review the existing inventory levels to identify and propose disposition of Excess/Technically Obsolete products.
• Record, evaluate and report on vendor performance consistent with defined criteria.
• Drive cost reduction activities.
• Schedule daily shopload with assembly shop.
• Receive and issue finished goods into computer database.
• Troubleshoot quantity discrepancies with manufacturing and inspection personnel.
• Prepare monthly reports for cycle counts and pick lists for monthly highlights.
• Prepare and participate in yearly physical inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Degree Preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years Planning/Buying experience.
• Customer focus - Demonstrates an ability to meet the expectations of customers.
• Continuous Improvement- Progressive thinker & proactive person with ability to improve processes in fast paced environment.
• Teamwork - Works effectively within the team and across organizational boundaries as required.
• Good communication skills – Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Good conflict resolution skills – ability to present both sides of a situation to drive a solution.
• Values - Demonstrates honesty and integrity.
• Demonstrates a concern for others well-being.

Desired Qualifications

APICS certification

Competencies:

MicroSoft Office (Data Analysis)
Negotiation skills 
Interactions with Others (Internal and External):
Both Internal & External customers.

Work Environment:  (Office, plant, outdoor work)

Office