Electronics Planner / Buyer

 

OPEX Corporation is currently looking for a full-time Planner/Buyer to work in our Moorestown, NJ office.  The Electronics Planner/Buyer will manage the planning and procurement activities of electronic components, assemblies, goods, services and assigned commodities to support manufacturing for this global technology leader in warehouse automation, high-speed mailroom automation, document imaging, and material handling.

 

Job Description

Create, evaluate and implement supply plans to maintain inventory levels of electronic components, assemblies and commodities in support of multiple production facilities and customer service requirements. Implement and maintain commodity management strategy in support of the company’s supply chain goalsSolicit RFQs and quotations and conduct negotiations with suppliers on pricing, statements of work, contracts and proposals Manage supplier relationships and performance to cost, delivery, and quality requirementsUtilize Oracle ERP system to plan requirements, create, review and issue purchase orders, identify scheduling problems, and maintain data integrityAnalyze data related to inventories, optimal order quantities, and lead times to best align supply with demandInterface with internal customers and suppliers to ensure materials are delivered in accordance with all scheduling, specification, and quality requirementsMonitor purchasing activities to be in compliance with OPEX business needs, including incoming quality, supplier on time delivery, and purchase terms and conditions

 

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field or a combination of equivalent education and work experience in the electronics field preferred, electrical engineering a plusCommodity management experience in electronic/electrical components, printed circuit board assemblies, and electronic and electro-mechanical assembliesPrefer minimum 5 years in Procurement/Planning/Supply Chain/MaterialsProfessional certification preferred; APICS CPIM or CSCPStrong knowledge working with an MRP planning system, Oracle experience a plusWorking knowledge of MS OfficeExcellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

 

Physical/Work Environments

Employee will primarily be working in an office environment with occasional travel to warehouse and/or customer sites for observation / researchSitting and standing for an extended period of timeSome walking and/or driving between local facilities; occasional air travel may be required