Buyer/Planner I

Victaulic Company; Easton (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic Company is seeking a Buyer/Planner I to manage supplier relationships and optimize inventory in Easton, Pennsylvania. The role involves utilizing various inventory management methods like MRP and Kanban to ensure optimal inventory levels and customer service.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. This position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing or material control.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office.
• Good communication skills and willing to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and suppliers to improve inventory turns.
• Use MRP and Kanban for efficient inventory management.
• Establish safety stock positions and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

## Buyer/Planner IApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Easton, Pennsylvaniatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0005390**Job Description****Job Title: Buyer/Planner I****Responsibilities**:Efficiently manage the assigned group of items and suppliers to deliver the best inventory turns while maintaining a high level of customer service.Uses available inventory replenishment methods and practices to ensure minimum SLOB (Slow/obsolete) and scrap inventory and maximum availability of inventory for active items, including strategic inventory hedge builds and new product introduction support.Develops and manages the various databases to ensure systems work smoothly.* Kanban* MRP* Wait-Work sheets* Safety Stock* BPCS/CIC/BPA* Lead-timesIs proficient in expediting suppliers and logistics and is familiar with impact order management. Escalates when necessary.Knows how to practice lead-time suppression and alert to removing waste from the process (lean).Can manage tactical duties with suppliers and report out on supplier performance.Is customer service driven. Knows how to establish safety stock positions, best stocking locations and kanbans lot sizes.Knows how to resolve problems and discrepancies with quality, delivery dates, quantity and invoicing of purchased commodities - 360 degree material planning.Owns the tactical day-to-day supplier relationship.Is skilled at harvesting and shepherding new cost-down and new sources to deliver savings to the company. Pushing this information to the necessary owners (ex. Commodity Managers, Regional Sourcing Managers, Logistics) and monitoring to completion.Participate in and use quality improvement process in resolving problems in the work environment.Works well in a team environment – knows several problem solving techniques.Evening and weekend communication with overseas team members or suppliers occasionally required.**Requirements**: (Education, Experience, Personal Attributes)Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, material control or related fields. Strong analytical problem solving ability. Proficient in MS Office Good oral and written communications skills. Willing to make infrequent overnight travel.**Preferred**: (Education, Experience, Personal Attributes)Minimum Bachelor’s Degree CPIM preferred**Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process).**