Buyer/Planner

Qcc Llc; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.

401(k) matching

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Educational Assistance

Safety shoes allowance

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

QCC, LLC is a manufacturing services provider in Schiller Park, IL seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage purchasing and production coordination for hydraulic assemblies. The role releases job orders, negotiates with suppliers and drives cost reduction while aligning production with material plans.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years in purchasing or operations, with strong data interpretation and ERP/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or equivalent.
• Analytical mindset with self-motivation.
• Problem-solver able to interpret raw data for leadership.
• Open, positive, and team-oriented demeanor.
• Strong computer and typing skills.
• 5+ years' experience in purchasing, supply chain, and/or operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews production plans for multiple production cells & releases job orders.
• Places purchase orders and expedites materials as required to support production schedules.
• Works toward annual cost reduction goals and improves supplier lead times.
• Assesses, establishes & maintains capacities of work cells through planning data.
• Submit internal reports daily on finished goods commitments to customers.
• Ensures production schedules align with material schedules to optimize supply chain goals.
• Negotiates with suppliers for materials and services by achieving the lowest total cost.
• Adheres to Purchasing Good Practices when dealing with suppliers.
• Creates and submits RFQs to suppliers and follows up as necessary.
• Communicates with suppliers regularly and participates in on-site meetings.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply chain

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Team player

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

CAREERS

Join Our Team

As a manufacturing services provider that supports worldwide manufacturers, QCC relies on the expertise, innovation and commitment to excellence of its workforce to satisfy and exceed our valued customers’ expectations.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a culture that encourages exceptional people to shine and rewards them for their success. Explore this site to learn more about our broad product and service offerings. We have positions available for plant and office personnel where you can be challenged and enjoy the fulfillment of being part of a growth-oriented company.

If you enjoy a fast-paced and rewarding environment and have the skills and qualifications needed, we invite you to apply today.

Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/D/V

Available Jobs

Position: Buyer/Planner Location: Schiller Park, IL
Job Id: 424 # of Openings: 1

QCC, LLC is a manufacturing services provider that specializes in precision machining, assembling, and testing of hydraulic assemblies, such as pumps and motors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews production plans for multiple production cells & releases job orders
• Places purchase orders and expedites materials as required to support production schedules
• Works toward achieving annual cost reduction goals. Endeavors to get suppliers to reduce their lead times and improves delivery performance.
• Assesses, establishes & maintains capacities of work cells through continuous review of advanced planning data.
• Submit Internal reports daily on finished goods commitments to customers.
• Ensures that production schedules are in sync with purchased materials schedules to optimize all supply chain goals
• Negotiates with suppliers for materials and services by achieving the lowest total cost
• Adheres to industry-wide Purchasing Good Practices when dealing with suppliers
• Creates and submits Requests for Quotation (RFQ's) to suppliers and follows-up as necessary
• Communicates with suppliers on a regular basis assisting to cultivate relationships with them. Participates in on-site meetings with suppliers.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or an equivalent degree which can be applied to the supply chain field.
• An adaptable mind-set, characterized by strong self-motivation.
• A willingness to learn and approach problems with analytical discipline. The candidate should be a proven problem-solver.
• A strong ability to interpret raw data into a meaningful summary which can be conveyed to leadership.
• An open, positive, and team-oriented demeanor.
• Strong computer and typing skills.
• 5+ years' experience in purchasing, supply chain, and/or operations preferred.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance. 401(k) matching Paid time off PLUS 10 paid holidays Educational Assistance Yearly safety shoes allowance Opportunities for advancement

QCC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V

QCC, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicants or employees because of their national origin, race, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest or conviction record, service in the armed forces, genetic testing, use or non-use of lawful products off our premises during non-working hours, disability (provided the employee can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation) or any other legally protected basis in any of our employment or other personnel policies or practices.