Buyer/Planner 1

Integrated Polymer Solutions, Inc.; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced materials is seeking a Buyer/Planner 1. This role involves planning, scheduling, and monitoring procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery of products while optimizing inventory levels. Successful candidates will have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a background in procurement and planning best practices.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Coverage

Retirement Savings

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience managing tight development program deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Defines required purchases and monitors material movement.
• Utilizes MRP for planning and inventory optimization.
• Initiates purchase orders and manages supplier negotiations.

Skills

Procurement Planning

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree

Tools

ERP Systems

MRP Systems

Microsoft Office

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Base pay range

$68,640.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

IPS – Spira is seeking a Buyer/Planner 1 who uses expertise in defining the required purchases or deliverables by planning, scheduling and monitoring the movement of materials or services throughout the product life cycle. Analyzes procurement planning requirements for specific area and maintains appropriate levels of inventory at planned levels. The primary duties of this job require administrative, non-manual work directly related to business operations involving responsibility for processes and policies of significance, evaluation of possible solutions and results of the work for which the employee is responsible and making recommendations and/or decisions accordingly using professional judgment. Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance

About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, specializing in high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. IPS is comprised of 10 highly respected brands, each recognized for their expertise and innovation: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, Swift Textile Metalizing (STM), RMB Products, and SPIRA Manufacturing.

Our extensive product portfolio includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings—all designed to meet the most demanding performance requirements in mission-critical applications.

Job Accountabilities

• Defines the required purchases or deliverables by planning, scheduling and monitoring the movement of materials, goods or services throughout the product life cycle
• Utilizes MRP in the planning, monitoring, and launching of production work orders and outside process orders in support of Operations’ objectives, on time customer order fulfillment, and various materials' objectives like inventory optimization
• Works on a wide variety of complex planning activities where production techniques are new or variable
• Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools
• Planes recent schedules and inventory control parameters for products and services, consistent with requirements or as arranged with requisition
• Works from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading and capacity requirements
• Arranges for submission and inspection of products as required and assures timely execution of products and service sourcing activities
• Reschedules in case of design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs and other interruptions
• Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies
• Performs on time delivery of products or services, and negotiates with suppliers to reach highest quality at best value
• Initiates bid/quote process for services, supplies and equipment; prepares bid documents and oversees the bid process; performs bid analysis and makes recommendations regarding purchases
• Maintains current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system (e.g. delivery dates, pricing, change orders)
• Champions Epicor implementation for site regarding purchasing, planning and inventory management.
• Other responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Job Specifications

Education: Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

Years’ Experience: 3-5+ years of relevant experience

Skills

• Knowledge of procurement/planning best practices and experience with managing tight development program deadlines in aerospace/manufacturing environment
• Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems;
• Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Solves complex problems and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to drive tasks to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
  
  

Benefits

At Integrated Polymer Solutions, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires using information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

(Actual placement within the salary range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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