Buyer/Planner

Evapco; York (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Profit sharing bonus

Klarity plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Maternity/paternity leave

Bereavement pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Evapco, based in York County, is seeking a Buyer/Planner to verify manufacturing requirements, develop stocking strategies, and liaise with Materials & Production to ensure smooth operations. The role involves data analysis for purchasing planning and collaborating with engineering and suppliers.

The position requires a minimum of 4 years in a Buyer/Planner role, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain preferred; high school diploma/GED required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Buyer/Planner with proven ability to learn new skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, ERP systems (Sage100, SAP, Oracle).
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Verifies manufacturing requirements and creates stocking strategies for inputs.
• Liaises between Materials & Production regarding materials and processes.
• Works with Production Control to identify deficiencies and adjust planning.
• Provides purchasing planning and inventory data by analyzing trends.
• Negotiates pricing for locally sourced items and prepares purchase orders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Time management

Detail oriented

Independent work

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

Tools

Sage100

SAP

Oracle

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Basic Purpose of the Position:

Responsible for verifying, buying, and managing material requirements for production. This role is also

responsible for keeping management abreast of market trends, changes in vendor business practice, and alternatives available in the market.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Verifies manufacturing requirements and creates stocking strategies for inputs.
• Serves as a liaison between Materials & Production concerning materials and production processes.
• Work closely with the Production Control department to identify deficiencies in requirements and amend planning prior to production.
• Provides purchasing planning and inventory control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data trends.
• Support Materials team initiatives as defined by plant manager.
• Negotiates the pricing level of locally sourced items.
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; forwards orders to vendors/suppliers; monitors and expedites orders.
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves any errors with supplier; forwards receiving documentation for payment.
• Works closely with custom engineering groups to serve as a liaison between engineers, drafters, and external suppliers.
• Utilize Quality Control systems to report NCR’s and conduct Root Cause Analysis.

Position Challenges & Latitude:

• The ability to multi-task, prioritize commitments, manage time effectively and work independently to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected as this role performs a wide variety of complicated tasks.
• Must be detailed oriented, possess excellent organizational skills and can work independently with a minimal level of supervision.
• Complete understanding of production process and equipment application.
• Work habits must simultaneously embrace the concept of speed and quality.

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:

• High school diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain discipline preferred.
• A minimum of 4 years’ work experience as a Buyer/Planner with proven ability to learn new skills and responsibilities.
• Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize commitments, manage time effectively and work independently to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Must be detailed oriented, possess excellent organizational skills and can work independently with a minimal level of supervision.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, ERP systems (Sage100, SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Based in office with routine visits to production floor
• Day shift, Monday through Friday

Evapco’s Summary of Pay & Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
• (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election