Junior Planner/Buyer: Material Flow & Sourcing

Valcor Engineering Corporation; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Long-term disability

Life and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Vacation and PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Valcor Engineering Corporation in Springfield, NJ is seeking a Jr./Planner/Buyer to assist with planning and purchasing tasks in a fast-paced precision production environment. The role involves analysis of inventory data, issuing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and communicating with suppliers to support manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include expediting materials, coordinating with suppliers, and maintaining stock levels while contributing to cost-effective procurement

Qualifications

• One-year experience in a fast-paced precision production environment preferred.
• Knowledge of production control systems, components and assembled products, manufacturing processes preferred.
• Understanding of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor) beneficial.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001 and supplier quality management systems beneficial.
• Understanding of FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and government contracting principles beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and digital procurement tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Route and expedite raw material, components, engineering documents, and blueprints to ensure uninterrupted flow of projects.
• Revise and re-schedule orders to meet team priorities as directed by Planner or Project Manager.
• Compile and prepare reports tracking material movements for updates to Project Manager and Planners.
• Ensure timely responses to actions to support deliverables across teams.
• Coordinate schedules with area owners to avoid delays and keep high-priority jobs moving through production activities.
• Report production issues or irregularities to the project or planner as required.
• Assist with process improvements to enhance efficiency across the organization.
• Drive commitments with Planning, Assembly, Machine Shop, and Inventory control for on-time delivery.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School diploma

Bachelors in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Valcor Engineering Corporation in Springfield, NJ is seeking a Jr./Planner/Buyer to assist with planning and purchasing tasks in a fast-paced precision production environment. The role involves analysis of inventory data, issuing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and communicating with suppliers to support manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include expediting materials, coordinating with suppliers, and maintaining stock levels while contributing to cost-effective procurement