Buyer/Planner

ASR Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer/Planner in New York to manage raw materials, equipment and supplies for operations. The role supports production through accurate planning, supplier management and cost control.

You will review requirements, maintain POs, monitor inventory and collaborate with engineering and quality to optimize materials flow and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience with MRP systems and Lean production environments.
• Forecasting, inventory planning and S&OP experience.
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials and services to meet cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Review requirements to ensure right-sized supply and flag risks.
• Maintain POs and monitor date changes and on-time delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve price/quality issues.
• Monitor inventory and Bill of Materials to keep accuracy.
• Collaborate with production, quality, sales and engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and scrap losses.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain management

MRP systems

Lean production

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Buyer/Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling all raw materials, equipment and other supplies needed for the company operations to run.

1st Shift : 6am- 2:30pm OR 7am- 3:30pm

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, components and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery to meet organizational targets and requirements.
• Review daily and weekly requirements to ensure right sized supply of required goods, materials and services and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Perform PO maintenance (confirmations, review date changes, on time delivery) to proactively compare supply to demand.
• Manage supplier relationships, agreements to maintain ownership of the goods, materials and services required for business operations.
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
• Monitor inventory, research transactions, bills of material to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Calculate anticipated material loss from size of material compared to length of product produced. Review to mitigate loss and submit scrap journal.
• Work with cross functional teams of production, quality, sales and engineering.
• Other duties may be assigned by Manager as needed.

Experience

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. (50lbs is the max)
• Import sourcing experience is a plus
• Prior experience with MRP systems including setup, monitoring and maintenance.
• Experience in setting up and working in Lean production environments with a visualpull system.
• Sales and Operations Planning experience including forecasting, inventory planning and capacity evaluation.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Company Description

We work hand in hand with our clients to fill positions quickly and hire employees efficiently. Our respectful approach to staffing offers an advantage above others. You won't be treated as a number, but as a prospective employee looking for a career.