Fabrication Buyer Planner

Victaulic Company; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic is hiring a Buyer/Planner I for our Justin, TX facility. You will plan, purchase, and expedite materials, releasing POs and resolving supplier issues while working closely with warehouse, manufacturing, and shipping teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 2+ years in purchasing/planning, with ERP/MRP exposure. On-site collaboration and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Kanban and inventory replenishment methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Comfort working with databases, reports, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong team player who communicates well across departments.
• Skilled at expediting and following through with suppliers and internal partners.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work on-site in an office and manufacturing environment, with regular interaction with shop floor, warehouse, and shipping areas.

Responsibilities

• Plan, purchase, and expedite materials and components to keep the facility running.
• Coordinate with warehouse, manufacturing, customer care, maintenance, and shipping teams.
• Release purchase orders and manage supplier communications.
• Maintain item master data, lead times, stock levels, and reorder points.
• Support cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and vendor performance.
• Collaborate to drive process improvements in procurement and planning.

Skills

Kanban

Excel

ERP/MRP

Team player

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Adaptability

Cross-department communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Databases / Reports

Job description

Job Description VICTAULIC Buyer/Planner I Justin, TX - On-Site Full-Time Fabrication Materials

Immigration sponsorship not provided

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. Let's 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 Fabrication Materials team at our Justin, TX facility. In this role, you'll plan, purchase, and expedite the materials and components that keep the facility running, managing supply points, releasing purchase orders, and resolving supplier issues. You'll work closely with warehouse, manufacturing, customer care, maintenance, and shipping teams to keep materials flowing and inventory healthy. This is an opportunity to build a foundation in materials planning and purchasing in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD & OWN

Planning & Purchasing

• Review the open order report to monitor order status, due dates, and potential shortages
• Analyze production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory levels to determine material requirements
• Trigger internal kanbans to replenish supply points, and apply current inventory replenishment methods to maintain appropriate stock levels
• Create and release purchase orders to vendors
• Request quotes, pricing, lead times, and terms from suppliers
• Maintain accurate item master data, such as lead times, safety stock, reorder points, min/max levels, and order quantities

Supplier Management

• Expedite with suppliers and internal supply points to meet production and customer needs
• Monitor supplier on-time delivery and past-due orders, and communicate shortages and schedule changes to affected teams
• Resolve problems and discrepancies with the quality, delivery dates, quantities, and invoicing of purchased components
• Coordinate returns, material rejections, and supplier corrective action requests for nonconforming parts
• Evaluate vendor performance and share feedback to drive improvement

Inventory & Records

• Reconcile receipts, purchase orders, and invoices with Receiving and Accounts Payable to resolve pricing and quantity discrepancies
• Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy, and flag excess, slow-moving, and obsolete material
• Support engineering changes and new product introductions by managing material transitions and avoiding obsolescence
• Follow company purchasing policies and procedures, and maintain complete, accurate purchasing records
• Track and report key metrics such as supplier on-time delivery, shortages, and inventory turns

Collaboration & Improvement

• Collaborate with warehouse, manufacturing, customer care, maintenance, and shipping teams
• Participate in and use the Quality Improvement Process

WHAT YOU BRING

• Working knowledge of Kanban and inventory replenishment methods
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Comfort working with databases, reports, and ERP/MRP systems
• Strong team player who communicates well across departments
• Skilled at expediting and following through with suppliers and internal partners
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to new problem-solving techniques
• Ability to work on-site in an office and manufacturing environment, with regular interaction with shop floor, warehouse, and shipping areas

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, inventory control, or a manufacturing environment
• Experience with an ERP/MRP system

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.

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. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process).

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.

Let's Build a Better World Together. victaulic.com/careers #TOP123 #LI-JB1 #LI-ONSITE

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.