Production Planner/Buyer (Administrative)
The Production Planner/Buyer is a highly visible position of executing stock replenishment, reviewing inventory controls, planning/scheduling work orders and sales orders, special order procurement requirements, and open order management processes to deliver essential purchasing services to internal customers and ultimately the end user. The scope of this position encompasses supporting the day-to-day procurement and manufacturing needs of the Flow-Tek Ball Valve line.
Below is a detail description of the Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities of the Flow-Tek Production Planner/Buyer:
- Set ordering controls based on historical usage
- Schedule and execute sales orders and work orders to meet required customer delivery needs
- Manage procurement and replenishment of assigned products
- Maintain timely and accurate order acknowledgments and supplier promise dates-Review and take action daily on critical need items for assigned responsibilities
- Meet and exceed defined performance goals
- Expedite/follow up on open purchase orders to maximize stock availability and ensure timely delivery of product
- Support sales, production, and other key internal customers on purchasing and inventory needs
- Proactively be engaged with suppliers to negotiate and resolve performance issues that may impact costs, customer service, or quality
- Work with logistics companies to schedule and track international shipments
- Ensure compliance with standard policies, procedures, internal audit, and quality management processes
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related program preferred
- Understanding and basic knowledge of MRP systems and their functionality
- Exposure to and experience working within a manufacturing or high-volume industrial distribution environment
- Minimum of 1-3 years' experience preferred in a purchasing, inventory management, planning or logistics role
- Above average skills with Microsoft excel and demonstrated aptitude for mathematical formulas and equations.
Location: Houston, TX
Please Note
- Immigration sponsorship not offered for this position
- Staffing and recruiting agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this job posting
Experience
Preferred- 1 - 3 years: Understanding and basic knowledge of MRP systems and their functionality. Exposure to and experience working within a manufacturing or high volume industrial distribution environment. Minimum of 1-3 years experience preferred in a purchasing, inventory management, planning or logistics role. Above average skills with Microsoft excel and demonstrated aptitude for mathematical formulas and equations.
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Logistics /Supply Chain Management
- Bachelors or better in Business Administration
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Drivers License
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
- Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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