Job Title: Buyer/Planner
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Type: Contract To Hire
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: M-F 40 hours 1st Shift
Responsibilities: Position requires computer knowledge and experience comparing pricing and determining requirements of parts. Planning, purchasing, maintaining, and monitoring the proper inventory levels for products or commodities Updating deliveries to support production schedules within min/max inventory guidelines and no production shortages. The position will communicate directly with external suppliers as well as internal production, sales and service departments to maintain optimum and accurate inventory. Providing support to the warehouse department, picking and releasing orders, receiving and put-away of goods. Purchasing/Planning: Utilize MRP reports to identify procurement or internal production needs, peg to demand and actual need date; generate quotes and issue purchase/work orders. Send RFQ’s and present results to management for approvals. Search, qualify, negotiate, and manage suppliers to ensure optimal price, quality, and delivery performance to support cost reduction efforts. Optimize supplier performance through development, consolidation, planning and scheduling. Visit suppliers to evaluate their ability to meet our quality and manufacturing requirements, and to drive potential cost reductions. Make recommendations regarding the use of alternate suppliers, parts, or materials in collaboration with the engineering team to reduce costs. Create and update monthly production priority reports (shortage reports) using Excel or Crystal Reports. Review and monitor material inflow, blanket POs, and reschedule inventory to meet production schedules while maintain optimal inventory levels. Provide forecasting of future material requirements to suppliers for long lead items. Establishing and maintaining good supplier relationships and the rating of key suppliers. Manage rejected materials, coordinating returns and credits. Assists Accounts Payable in resolving issues. Communicate with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve issues, avoid shortages, and support continuous improvement efforts. Participate in inventory cycle counts and resolve discrepancies. Assist in solving and rectifying inventory related discrepancies. Notify the manager of potential issues and assist in their resolution, including challenges related to workflow and personnel needs in receiving, kitting, work order fulfillment, and sales order processing. Participate in teams to improve procurement processes, aid in business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement. Ensure materials are stored safely, securely, and efficiently, making the best use of available space and reorganizing storage areas as agreed upon by the team. Ensure accurate, timely inventory movements. Support annual inventory audit. Warehouse Support (As needed): Kit/Pick parts for Sales Orders and Work Orders. Stock put-away. Cut tubing, pre-kitting and accessory box assembly. Conduct inventory cycle counts and address discrepancies. Issuing and transfer materials in SAP. Shipping/Receiving Support (As needed): Unbox and verify goods. Receive Purchase Orders in SAP General Duties: Identify and evaluate new suppliers. Support engineering/production with BOM corrections and workflow needs. Contribute to CCRs, CARs, and SCARs response. Minimize excess inventory and optimize stock levels. Other duties or projects assigned. Requirements: High School Diploma Required. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred (Equivalent experience considered) 3 to 8 years in purchasing, planning, and inventory control. Creating and maintaining reports using data from various software sources. Should understand planning, purchasing and warehousing in a manufacturing environment. APICS or ISM certification preferred. MRP and ERP system experience (SAP preferred). Experience with lean manufacturing principles and/or 5S methodology preferred. Ability to read and understand blueprints Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook). System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.