Buyer Planner I - 2nd Shift

Modern Corporation; Town of Lewiston (NY); On-site; USD 47,840 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement match

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Direct deposit

Employee events

Job summary

Modern Corporation seeks a Buyer Planner I for the 2nd shift (3:00 - 11:30 PM) in Lewiston, NY. The role focuses on reviewing requisitions and managing orders to meet lead times and procurement SOPs, partnering with maintenance and purchasing supervision to support sourcing plans and projects.

Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with terms while supporting cross-campus parts retrieval on occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; business field preferred.
• 1+ year purchasing/material planning; 3 years preferred.
• ERP experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with service fleet parts management.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Place and manage purchase orders to ensure continuity of material supply.
• Negotiate price and terms with suppliers to support cost-effective sourcing.
• Collaborate with maintenance and purchasing staff on plans and projects.
• Support inventory control and year-end reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with company purchase terms and conditions.
• Assist with parts dispensing for repair work-orders.
• Travel up to 3% for emergencies or cross-campus parts retrieval.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Purchase planning

Supplier negotiations

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Buyer Planner I - 2nd Shift

FULL TIME Clerical Lewiston, NY, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1778

Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Buyer-Planner I shall collaborate with Fleet Maintenance Operations to review and process purchase requisitions of materials/services at the right order quantity, the required lead-time and according to the organization’s procurement standard operating procedure. Buyer-Planner I will engage with both maintenance and purchasing supervision to support sourcing plans, any special projects/programs and execute tactical actions within the supply chain. This position is expected to be second shift (3:00 - 11:30 PM).

• Ensure a continuous supply of materials and services by placing and managing purchase orders
• Engage with suppliers on basic negotiations & pricing oversight to ensure a competitive supply chain
• Collaborate closely with Buyer-Planners II / III, maintenance staff and suppliers on warranty recovery
• Be facilitators of inventory systems set-forth by the procurement organization
• Monitor, record, and manage inventory of purchased components within assigned areas of responsibility – including year-end inventory reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with the company’s standard purchase terms and conditions, and continuously communicate these requirements to suppliers
• Assist maintenance technicians with parts dispensing to fulfill repair work-orders and perform inventory reconciliation
• 3% travel for emergencies – may need to retrieve parts from suppliers or a cross-campus location
• Additional duties assigned by management may apply

Education and Experience

• Associates degree in any area of study is required, preferably in business
• At least one (1) year of purchasing and/or material planning experience, three (3) years preferred
• Experience with ERP systems preferred but not required
• Relevant knowledge of service center formedium/heavy duty fleet, equipment & parts management
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to aggregate and analyze large data set.
• Strong working knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits at Modern:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings with Employer Match
• Health Savings Accounts
• Voluntary Insurance Products
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Paystubs
• Discount Memberships
• Company-Sponsored Events

Modern Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing all applicants and employees the right to equal employment opportunities with regards to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company will not engage in discriminatory practices against any applicant for employment or employee of the Company because of race, color, religion, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, ancestry, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, genetic information, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or any other legally protected class or status.