Buyer/Planner I

Victaulic Company; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Victaulic seeks a Buyer/Planner I at our Easton, PA corporate headquarters to manage assigned items and suppliers, optimizing inventory turns and service levels. You will coordinate replenishment, lead-times, and logistics while collaborating with commodity and sourcing teams to harvest cost-saving opportunities.

The role offers on-site, full-time work with opportunities to develop materials-planning expertise and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a global leader in

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, material control, or related fields.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to make infrequent overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned group of items and suppliers to deliver the best inventory turns and high service level.
• Use replenishment methods to minimize SLOB and scrap and maximize active-item availability.
• Develop and manage databases (Kanban, MRP, lead-times) for smooth operations.
• Expedite suppliers and logistics; resolve quality and delivery discrepancies.
• Identify cost-down opportunities and push to owners for savings.
• Collaborate with Commodity/Regional Sourcing Managers and Logistics.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

MS Office

Good communication

Purchasing / material control

Overnight travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPIM certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description VICTAULIC Buyer/Planner I Easton, PA (Corporate Headquarters, On-Site) Full-Time Supply Chain - Materials & Procurement

No immigration sponsorship available for this position.

ABOUT VICTAULIC

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries. Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world's most critical and prestigious structures.

AN INDUSTRY LEADER WITH A HEART AS BIG AS ITS AMBITION AND INNOVATION

At Victaulic, we’re committed to constructing a better world for and with our people. Lets Build a Better World Together. Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars: We build from within. We stand behind our people. We foster an environment for constant learning. We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE

We’re looking for a Buyer/Planner I to join our Supply Chain team at our corporate headquarters in Easton, PA. In this role, you’ll efficiently manage an assigned group of items and suppliers to deliver the best inventory turns while maintaining a high level of customer service, using inventory replenishment methods and practices to minimize slow/obsolete and scrap inventory while maximizing availability for active items. You’ll own the tactical day-to-day supplier relationship — expediting orders and logistics, resolving quality and delivery discrepancies, and harvesting new cost-down opportunities to deliver savings back to the company. This is an opportunity to develop deep materials-planning expertise while working closely with Commodity Managers, Regional Sourcing Managers, and Logistics.

WHAT YOU’LL BUILD & OWN

• Manage an assigned group of items and suppliers to deliver the best inventory turns while maintaining a high level of customer service
• Use available inventory replenishment methods and practices to ensure minimum SLOB (slow/obsolete) and scrap inventory and maximum availability of active items, including strategic inventory hedge builds and new product introduction support
• Develop and manage various databases to ensure systems work smoothly, including Kanban, MRP, wait-work sheets, safety stock, BPCS/CIC/BPA, and lead-times
• Expedite suppliers and logistics with familiarity in impact order management, escalating when necessary
• Practice lead-time suppression and identify opportunities to remove waste from the process (lean)
• Manage tactical duties with suppliers and report out on supplier performance
• Establish safety stock positions, best stocking locations, and kanban lot sizes with a customer-service-driven approach
• Resolve problems and discrepancies with quality, delivery dates, quantity, and invoicing of purchased commodities — practicing 360-degree material planning
• Own the tactical day-to-day supplier relationship
• Harvest and shepherd new cost-down opportunities and sources to deliver savings, pushing this information to the necessary owners (e.g., Commodity Managers, Regional Sourcing Managers, Logistics) and monitoring to completion
• Participate in and apply quality improvement processes to resolve problems in the work environment
• Work well in a team environment, applying several problem-solving techniques
• Occasionally communicate evenings and weekends with overseas team members or suppliers as needed

WHAT YOU BRING

• 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 communication skills
• Willingness to make infrequent overnight travel

WHAT SETS YOU APART

Bachelor's degree CPIM certification

WHAT WE OFFER

• Build A Better Career Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways-we build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities
• Build A Better Future Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Build A Better You Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness resources
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another
• Build A Better World Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.

IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.

VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process. Lets Build a Better World Together. victaulic.com/careers #LI-KP1 Victaulic is a leader in pipe joining solutions, with over 5,500 employees involved in some of the most prestigious construction projects worldwide. From the Hoover Dam to Bird’s Nest National Olympic Stadium in Beijing, Victaulic is there-increasing stability and sustainability wherever we go. While working for a fast-growing global leader is attractive, most Victaulic employees feel our best attributes are what we do for our people. This means doing things like building from within, sticking to our word, taking care of each other, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. This blend of extraordinary opportunity and genuine caring is why so many people choose to build their lives and careers with us.