Planner/Buyer 

The Planner/Buyer is responsible for supporting supply plans, translating demand into creating orders to support production, including materials management, work-in-process, excess, and obsolete inventory.  
 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Order and maintain adequate material volume on-site in advance of production according to upcoming build schedule
• Set-up and maintain material, supplier, and planning system date in the ERP system
• Assist in the sourcing, negotiations, and selection of vendors that meet the company’s quality, price, and delivery requirements
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure minimum stock levels are maintained
• Actively interact with manufacturing, quality, warehouse to solve any material issues and react to consumption patterns
• Exercise a good working knowledge of products and sources of supply to assist with making purchases at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements
• Determine material requirements from Engineering and production schedules and coordinate the efficient movement of materials through production cycle
• Actively interact with manufacturing, quality, warehouse to solve issues and react to consumption patterns

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of materials and ability to read technical drawings
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Experience with or knowledge of ERP systems

Preferred Education and Experience:

• B.S. in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field
• 1-3 years of related experience a plus 

Submit your CV: T.Talberthatch@dallara.us