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Planner / Buyer

First Manufacturing, LLC

Humboldt, SD

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Apply at this link if interested: https://firstmanufacturing.bamboohr.com/careers/28?source=aWQ9MjQ%3D

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, performs daily planning and procurement of various components and assemblies for assigned internal and external customers to assure flow of quality materials and services in support of commitments to customers.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

-Obtains materials, components, equipment and services in a cost effective and timely manner utilizing MRP system and vendor managed programs
-Send requests for quote to suppliers in support of new and existing customer quoting activities
-Participate in planning and scheduling of work orders for assigned customers; align customer build plans with overall shop capacity available
-Maintains data integrity of MRP system with periodic supplier updates.
-Continuously plan, schedule, and manage materials to optimize inventory total cost and and inventory turns
-Develop and implement programs with customers and suppliers which address lead time, cost reduction and technical improvements
-Manages suppliers for assigned customer team through reporting monthly on time delivery and quality, periodic business reviews with key suppliers, and supplier onsite audits
-Optimizes purchasing to increase favorable purchase price variance and makes sourcing decisions using total cost of ownership methods
-Uses knowledge and experience to provide support and guidance to team members and other departments as required
-Other duties as assigned

Benefits offered:  2 Medical plans, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life, HSA, 3% Simple IRA match and other voluntary plans offered through Aflac, PTO that is accrued at each pay cycle, flexible work schedule and more!