ASSISTANT BUYER/PLANNER

Smith & Loveless Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Buyer / Planner to support purchasing and production teams in an environmentally focused industry. This role involves administrative tasks such as data entry, managing purchase orders, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Join a company that has been a leader in innovative environmental engineering solutions for over 75 years, and contribute to projects that protect water and people around the globe.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Experience in purchasing or office administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with product selection and sourcing.
• Help manage purchase orders and track deliveries.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend reordering.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some College Preferred

Job description

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking Assistant Buyer / Planner to partner with our experienced production control & purchasing teams in this environmentally focused industry.

An Assistant Buyer / Planner at Smith and Loveless performs administrative tasks to support the purchasing and production teams, including data entry, follow-up, printing, and copying.

Skills/Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. Some college preferred.
• Previous experience in a purchasing or office administrative position preferred, but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with many different departments and individuals.
• Attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Duties

1. Assist with product selection and sourcing.
2. Help manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and maintain accurate records of purchases.
3. Monitor inventory levels and provide recommendations for reordering products to prevent shortages.
4. Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve any product discrepancies or issues.
5. Maintain and update product catalogs, pricing, and other related documentation.
6. Assist in the preparation of reports on purchasing activities, inventory, and sales trends.
7. Production Control tasks including processing jobs from Application Engineering, managing job files, releasing job packets, and maintaining documentation.
8. Process and manage MTO and MTS packets, including printing, sorting, and distributing packets to relevant departments.
9. Send jobs for microfilm scanning weekly.
10. Update Avante part master in preparation for migration to Kinetic.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by Purchasing and Production Control Managers.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects.
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Talking and hearing.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and dragging up to 25 pounds.
• Ascending and descending two flights of stairs.

About Us

For over 75 years, Smith & Loveless has provided innovative environmental engineering solutions and quality craftsmanship to the water industry worldwide. We manufacture cost-effective, operator-safe, and efficient pump stations for municipalities, industrial, governmental, and military clients across the globe. Our systems are energy-efficient and durable, delivering significant life-cycle cost savings. With tens of thousands of installations in more than 70 countries, we maintain market leadership in lift stations, grit removal, and wastewater treatment systems.

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