Purchasing Production Planner

Hydraflow; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydraflow is seeking a Purchasing/Production Planner in Fullerton, CA to manage vendor negotiations, production planning, and inventory control. You will coordinate with manufacturing teams and suppliers to ensure timely material availability and adherence to production schedules.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of purchasing/planning experience, MRP knowledge, and strong organizational and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fluent English are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• 1+ years Purchasing/Planning/Scheduling experience.
• Manufacturing or Quality background preferred.
• Demonstrated MRP knowledge.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent in English (read, speak, write).
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Responsibilities

• Select and negotiate with approved vendors to place purchase orders.
• Interface between manufacturing/operations, purchasing planning and inventory control.
• Prepare Production Plan based on forecast and inventory guidelines.
• Negotiate price, delivery terms and production timelines with suppliers.
• Identify cost savings and develop new suppliers.
• Write Job Travelers and Purchase Orders.
• Maintain MRP dates and ensure timely material orders.
• Ensure materials are available to meet production demand.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to resolve material shortages or issues.
• Prepare manufacturing plan to meet demand requirements.
• Analyze shortages, review order progress and adjust plans.
• Maintain positive team relationships and support Hydraflow objectives.
• Adhere to 5S standards and company policies.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Fluent in English

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overall Purpose:

The Purchasing/Production Planner selects and negotiates with approved vendors to place purchase orders in response to product requirements. The Purchasing/Production Planner interfaces between the manufacturing/operations, purchasing planning and inventory control functions to determine the most efficient Production Plan to ensure inventory for finished goods is maintained at a level specified by management.

• Prepare the Production Plan based on forecast and promotional requirements, as well as company inventory guidelines
• Negotiate price, delivery terms and production time lines with current suppliers and vendors
• Identify cost savings
• Develop new suppliers as required
• Write Job Travelers and Purchase Orders
• Ensure all Material Requirements Planning (MRP) dates are maintained and updated
• Ensure desired MRP quantities are properly documented and orders for materials are placed in a timely manner
• Ensure components and services are available in a timely manner as required for production
• Ensure the required capacities are reserved to meet required production demand
• Coordinate with appropriate manufacturing personnel to solve problems related to the Production Schedule, such as material shortage status, rejection, scrap, re-work, etc.
• Prepare manufacturing plan to meet demand requirements
• Analyze material shortages, review order progress and adjust plans and schedules
• Maintain excellent team-oriented working relationships among all Hydraflow employees
• Recommend alternative materials management and planning strategies to management
• Maintain good manufacturing practice guidelines and behaviors
• Adhere to 5S Standards
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, policies for attendance and punctuality and standards for safety

Other Duties:

• Other duties based on the needs of the Production Control Department

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• 1+ years Purchasing/Planning/Scheduling experience
• Manufacturing or Quality background preferred
• Demonstrated MRP knowledge
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluent in English (able to read, speak, write and understand)
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Physical Demands:

• While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Sit
• Use hands and fingers to handle, type or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Speak or hear
• While performing duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to:
• Stand
• Walk

Work Environment:

Standard office environment with occasional trips to the manufacturing area

• Must be a U.S. Person based on ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident). This position is expected to be exposed to information which is subject to U.S. export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All Applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.