Supply Chain Buyer Planner

Xact Metal; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Xact Metal, headquartered in State College, PA, is hiring a Buyer-Planner to work with the VP-Operations and learn all aspects of manufacturing and global supply chain dynamics.

The role encompasses purchasing, scheduling, inventory management, risk management, supplier relationships, and assisting with enterprise resource planning (ERP) to optimize operations.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing and scheduling responsibilities across production.
• Assist in product and service scheduling.
• Manage inventory, risk, and supplier relationships; support ERP.

Job description

Metal additive manufacturing technology, powered by 3D printing, has evolved from a niche tool used primarily in university research to an industry tool for developing and manufacturing products faster and at lower cost. Xact Metal, headquartered in State College, PA, is making metal additive manufacturing systems affordable for small- to mid-sized companies that need prototyping, casting, tooling, and printing of small parts but could not afford metal powder-bed fusion systems in the past. Xact Metal is ready to hire a smart Supply Chain professional for a Buyer-Planner position. The Buyer-Planner will work closely with the company’s VP-Operations to learn all aspects of manufacturing and global supply chain dynamics. The scope of responsibility for this position will encompass purchasing, scheduling, assisting in product and service scheduling, inventory management, risk management, supplier relationship management, and assisting with enterprise resource planning.