Buyer and Planner

Logisnext Americas Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401k with company match

On-site fitness center

Parental leave

Job summary

Logisnext Americas Inc. seeks a Buyer and Planner to supervise timely procurement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and maintain data integrity within the procurement system.

The role requires collaboration with Production Control, Manufacturing, and internal teams to align procurement with production needs and mitigate supply risks. A bachelor’s degree and 2–7 years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–7 years of procurement/planning experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and SQL; data integrity in procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Interpret MRP requirements and release POs to suppliers.
• Communicate delivery timing, quantities, and expediting status.
• Maintain accurate inventory and ensure data integrity in systems.
• Collaborate with Production Control, Manufacturing, and Material Control.
• Perform cycle counts and BOM analysis; plan to prevent issues.
• Attend meetings to support cross-department communication.

Skills

MRP knowledge

PO release

Inventory management

Data accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

MS Office

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Access

Excel

ERP system

Job description

About Us:Logisnext Americas Inc. has supported 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.About the role:The Buyer and Planner is responsible for the timely procurement of goods and services necessary for the company's operations. This role focuses on coordinating with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of parts, managing inventory levels, and maintaining data integrity within the procurement system. The Buyer will work closely with internal departments to align procurement activities with production needs, ensuring smooth supply chain operations and mitigating risks to the continued flow of production.What you will do:MRP interpretation, release of POs to assigned suppliers, and communication of supplier feedback with respect to material delivery timing, quantity, expedites, and past due status to appropriate parties.Ensure an uninterrupted material flow for assigned commodity/suppliers in support of the Master Production Schedule.Update database and MRP systems to ensure data integrity.Reporting of components availability regarding:Manufacturing shortagesNew Product IntroductionEngineering Order implementationManage departmental targets regarding:Purchase Order Management (past due PO's)Supplier delivery performance (pick up date, fill rate, apply rate, delivery date)Inventory levels ($/weeks/turns), safety stock ($), and exposure to obsolescence ($)Continuously surveys assigned commodities/suppliers for changes to their business models that may affect delivery timing. Variations to contractual agreements, lead times, minimum orders, lot sizes, etc., are followed by MRP system maintenance to reflect the appropriate modifiers.Work closely with Production Control, Manufacturing, and Material Control/Receiving to ensure inventory record accuracy by requesting cycle counts, performing top-level Bill of Materials analysis, and developing plans to prevent the recurrence of problems. Attend meetings as required to support effective and efficient communication between departments.Other duties and tasks as assigned.When & Where:Office Environment and Manufacturing Shop Floor.40 hours per week. Expected Travel 5%.In office dailyWhat you need to have:Bachelor's degree2-7 years of experienceA positive attitude and proactive approach to challenges and tasks.Ability to work well with others both inside and outside the company.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and SQLStrong written and verbal communication skills with a customer service focusStrong decision-making skills.Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while working in a fast -paced environment.What would be nice to have:Purchasing experience in a distribution environmentExperience in New Product Introduction and Engineering Order Management.Exposure to International Suppliers.Background in Material Planning Function and Inventory Management.Experience with a Manufacturing Environment.What we offer:Medical, dental, and vision benefitsPaid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid HolidaysProfit Sharing OpportunitiesFlexible Spending and HSA Accounts401k with automatic company contribution and company matchShort-term and long-term disability insuranceLife, Dependent Life, and AD&D InsurancePaid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsOn-site fitness center (Houston)On-the-job training and developmentThe specific salary for a successful candidate will depend upon, among other legitimate factors, education, training, and/or experience.To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a full and complete application through our careers page.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAgency Disclaimer:Logisnext Americas Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party vendors. Any unsolicited resumes from a third party will become the property of the company to use at the company’s discretion, with the understanding that Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Inc. will not be billed a fee for any such resumes. If a company is designated as an approved vendor, then said company can only provide assistance on those positions requested via a formal written agreement of support.