Sr. Buyer/Planner - Houston, United States - TPI Staffing Group

Description

• Responsible to commit a delivery date on each customer order received and processed.
• Interface with customer service daily to assure that orders meet customer delivery expectations.
• Quote lead-times on all products to Customer Service team.
• Procure supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of the organization.
• Check requisitions, contacts vendors and examines bids and contracts.
• Drive the development of project and sustaining production schedules from engineering plans and production specifications.
• Interface with various functional areas, such as Production, Engineering, Shipping, Accounting, etc. in order to resolve any supply, quality or logistic problems associated with purchased items.
• Work with design engineering on new product launch, supplier selection and ensure seamless transition for sustaining production release.
• Resolve supplier problems associated with over shipments, shortages, discrepant or obsolete materials, invoice issues, and rework or scraps.
• Review Open Purchase Orders and follows up with suppliers as necessary.
• Prepare RFQ's and obtains competitive bids to ensure best total cost of ownership.
• Expedite items/supplies as necessary to meet company demands.
• Responsible to monitor and ensure delivery and inventory performance objectives per the operating plan are met/exceeded.
• Meet defined targets for cost saving initiatives.
• Communicate with Production department to execute the revenue plan.
• Assure ISO 9001 compliance for functional area met.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business management, engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum four to seven years Supply Chain (production planning and/or procurement) experience.
• Industrial manufacturing, high mix/low volume background preferred
• Experience working with overseas suppliers managing fabricated, machined or cast metal products preferred.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP Certification is a plus

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Computer skills, including Word, Excel, and database skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Passion for enabling best customer experiences.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• 401k, 3% matching at 100%, 4-6% matching at 50%, vested on Day 1
• 3% Profit Sharing
• 120 PTO hours
• Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement