Stock Buyer/Planner

VFP, Inc.; Duffield (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

VFP, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing/Inventory Clerk to maintain stock levels, process requisitions, and support plant operations in Duffield, VA. You will manage vendor communications, monitor backorders, and assist with ECN/part-number changes.

Responsibilities include expediting orders, verifying inventory, and coordinating with Accounting on invoices. A valid driver’s license is required and proficiency with MS Office and inventory systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years in purchasing and supply chain
• Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Knowledge of algebra, geometry and formulas
• Strong computer skills and payroll/inventory systems

Responsibilities

• Review stock material in warehouse for order placement and replacements.
• Verify and count stock in warehouse locations for work orders.
• Perform bi-annual inventory and ad hoc inventory checks.
• Review requisitions and compare quantities to inventory levels.
• Place indirect orders for maintenance, service calls and plant upgrades.
• Expedite back orders and notify relevant departments.
• Evaluate vendor performance and source alternatives when needed.
• Update shortage lists with delivery dates, PO numbers and vendor refs.
• Meet with vendors, customers and sales reps; assist with material locating.
• Coordinate with Engineering on part numbers and ECN updates.
• Request MSDS forms for hazardous materials from vendors.
• Set up credit accounts with new vendors and resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Support warehouse tagging systems and VMI program setup.
• Ensure good housekeeping and safety in warehouse operations.

Skills

Algebra

Geometry

Mathematical formulas

MS Office

Inventory systems

Payroll systems

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Driving license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory software

Job description

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.

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Qualifications

• 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.