Strategic Buyer & Production Planner

QCC, LLC; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Educational assistance

Safety shoes allowance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

QCC, LLC is a manufacturing services provider specializing in precision machining, assembling, and testing hydraulic assemblies, including pumps and motors. The role focuses on planning and controlling production, purchasing, and supplier coordination to meet schedules.

The candidate will analyze production plans, drive cost reductions, manage supplier relationships, and ensure alignment of material and schedule flow, with a strong emphasis on data interpretation and leadership communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, purchasing, supply chain management or operations management.
• Adaptable, self-motivated mindset with analytical problem-solving.
• Ability to interpret raw data and summarize for leadership.
• Open, positive, team-oriented demeanor.
• Strong computer and typing skills.
• 5+ years' experience in purchasing, supply chain, and/or operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews production plans for multiple production cells & releases job orders.
• Places purchase orders and expedites materials to support production schedules.
• Aims for annual cost reductions; pushes suppliers to reduce lead times and improve delivery.
• Assesses, establishes & maintains capacities of work cells through continuous review of planning data.
• Submit internal daily reports on finished goods commitments to customers.
• Ensures production schedules align with purchased materials to optimize supply chain goals.
• Negotiates with suppliers for materials and services at the lowest total cost.
• Adheres to industry-wide Purchasing Good Practices with suppliers.
• Creates and submits RFQs to suppliers and follows up as necessary.
• Communicates with suppliers regularly to cultivate relationships and participate in on-site meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or an equivalent degree

Job description

QCC, LLC is a manufacturing services provider specializing in precision machining, assembling, and testing hydraulic assemblies, including pumps and motors. The role focuses on planning and controlling production, purchasing, and supplier coordination to meet schedules.

The candidate will analyze production plans, drive cost reductions, manage supplier relationships, and ensure alignment of material and schedule flow, with a strong emphasis on data interpretation and leadership communication.