Stock Buyer/Planner

VFP, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

VFP, Inc. located in Duffield, VA, is seeking a purchasing/support role to maintain production materials, react to backorder and expediting needs, and ensure timely deliveries.

The position involves reviewing warehouse stock, processing requisitions, and coordinating with vendors to optimize materials flow. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in purchasing or supply chain, a valid driver’s license, and solid math and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in purchasing and supply chain preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and insurability per company policy.
• Strong math skills and proficiency with MS Excel and other office software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support production materials and respond to schedule changes such as backorders and expedites.
• Review stock material in warehouse for order placement or replacement.
• Verify and count stock in warehouse locations for work orders.
• Coordinate with vendors to expedite deliveries and manage alternates during shortages.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical ability

Vendor coordination

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Duffield - Duffield, VA 24244

Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and supporting Production functions with materials. Must react to changing production schedule backorders and expedites late deliveries.
• Reviews stock material in warehouse for order placement/replacement.
• Verifies and/or counts stock in warehouse locations for work order changes.
• Performs bi-annual inventory and as needed.
• Reviews purchase requisitions from the stockroom and verifies quantity listed compared to current inventory levels.
• Responsible for placing indirect orders for maintenance, service calls, and construction-in-progress orders for plant upgrades.
• Follows up on back orders, expedites delivery and approves arrangements for delivery and notifies the appropriate department.
• Evaluates vendor performance and utilizes selection of different vendor sources.
• Receives shortage lists and updates with all pertinent information, delivery date expected, purchase order number, and vendor reference and distributes to specified departments.
• Searches for alternate vendors during shortages or stockouts.
• Prints and reviews open orders, send copy to vendors for their review when necessary.
• Prints and reviews open orders and send updated copy to vendor for expediting.
• Meets with vendors, customers, and sales representatives.
• Assists electrical and finishing departments in locating specified material quickly.
• Reviews with Engineering current changes on part numbers, TCN, and ECN updates.
• Resolves discrepancies and initiates approval for substitute items.
• Requests MSDS forms from all vendors concerning hazardous material on purchase requisitions and sends to Safety Officer.
• Sets up credit account with new vendors.
• Works with Accounting to resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Assists the warehouse in setting up tag systems for stocked items and maintaining pull tag systems.
• Assists with vendor managed inventories and with setup of new VMI programs for stocked materials.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices with an emphasis on safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required by management.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Experience

1 - 2 years in purchasing and supply chain.

Certificates, Licenses or Registrations

Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to our company insurance policy.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of algebra, geometry and mathematical formulas.
• Must have excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office applications) and other applicable inventory and payroll systems.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.