Buyer/Planner

LightPath Technologies Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LightPath Technologies Inc. in Orlando, FL is seeking a Production Planner to manage scheduling for customer orders, balance supply and demand, and coordinate with engineering, quality, and purchasing.

This role requires analytical abilities, reading drawings, strong MS Office and ERP experience, and a B.S. degree with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in a related field and two years of related experience or training.
• Authorized to work in the US and compliant with ITAR guidelines.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and plans.
• Proficient with MS Office and Visual ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Schedule promise dates for customer orders using planning data and inventory availability.
• Oversee weekly planning for product lines, types, or processes as assigned.
• Analyze production specs and capacity data to plan production needs.
• Plan and maintain work orders to balance supply and demand.
• Process purchase orders and support BOM demand; submit for approval.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve delays and advise on status.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Basic math

English fluency

Education

B.S. Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Visual ERP

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: LightPath Technologies - Orlando, FL 32826

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: First Shift

Responsibilities

• Schedules Promise Date for customer orders by analyzing VISUAL Material Planning time based data, inventory availability, work order & purchase order activity and other pertinent resource data.
• Oversight of weekly planning product lines, product types or production processes as assigned. Typically, part scope is PMO, witness samples, pre-preform production planning, pre-form production planning, diamond turning and optical coating
• Analyze up to moderately complex production specifications and process capacity data in order to properly plan for production needs. processes, production throughput, tools, fixtures, staffing. Etc.
• Able to work independently to plans, organize, coordinate and control the maintenance of work orders in order to balance supply and demand.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates and controls the maintenance of Purchase Orders for parts that have been established by the Engineering and are materials directly supported by BOM demand. Scope of buying can be materials, tools, fixtures, etc. Processes purchase requisitions and Submits Purchase Orders to the Planning Manager for Executive approval.
• Reviews open work orders and purchase orders to ensure all are on track to meet target. Evaluates and fixes any issues with cost, quantity, specifications or any other critical factor to adhering to customer requirements.
• Analyzes and responds to Request For Lead Time (RFLT) inquiries.
• Responds to complete Returned Material Authorization (RMA) by working with Quality to analyze the RMA and action as necessary to close out the RMA.
• Collaborates with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects, process yields, process throughputs, staffing levels, tooling, etc.
• Communicates with appropriate departments for any delays and concerns.
• Develops and edits schedules to ensure product is delivered on time to the customer.
• Expedites tasks that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Raises attention to supply chain manager if concerns are not addressed in a timely manner.
• Prepares various reports and lists as required.
• Other duties may be assigned

Special Authority

• Stop any nonconforming process(es) which may affect safety, poor quality or customer satisfaction
• Report any halted nonconforming process(es) to production manager, quality department, and/or process engineer.

Knowledge, ability and skills

• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to solve basic math problems
• Regularly required to sit, talk and hear
• Frequently required to walk or smell
• Occasional standing, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Occasional exposure to the following: work near moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation.
• Must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
• Able to work with moderate level of noise
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Visual ERP
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.

Minimum previous experience/qualification

• B.S. Degree, and two (2) years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Must be authorized to work and reside in the US and must be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government to confirm with but not limited to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR), but not limited to U.S. export (ITAR) guidelines.