Buyer / Planner

Located in Verona, WI

Salary: $60 - $80k/yr

We are currently recruiting for a Buyer/Planner to join the team of our client, an engineering and fabrication company located in Verona. 

 

We are seeking candidates with 2-5 years experience for this role, and this is a direct hire opportunity. 

 

This individual is responsible for the planning and purchasing of raw material. This position will manage select suppliers to ensure on time delivery at competitive pricing while managing inventory levels to prevent shortages and maximize turns. They Buyer Planner will report directly to the Operations Manager.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze messages from the ERP system and place orders in a timely manner.
• Manage suppliers to reduce costs, improve quality, control inventories, and ensure timely flow of material.
• Monitor and report key performance metrics, including Purchase Price Variance, inventories, shortages, and supplier performance.
• Develop thorough working knowledge of assigned commodities and associated supplier base.
• Develop a thorough working knowledge of required ERP system.
• Bring Ideas to management and be able to implement necessary process improvements.
• Able and willing to work necessary hours to meet all project deadlines, travel when necessary.
• Develop mutually beneficial, respectful, and effective relationships with peers to ensure seamless coordination between departments, maximize synergy, and maintain a shared vision, strategy, and focus.
• Other duties assigned

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move within the office and plant to reach file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to use dexterity to handle small safety equipment and/or hazardous material.
• Must be able to lift and carry 15 – 25 pounds and frequently move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate effectively by listening and also in both written and verbal forms.

 

Pay: $60 - $80k/yr, depending on experience

 

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm

 

Interested candidates can apply many ways:

- Call or text 608-663-1940

- Submit online application

- Send resumes to jobs.fitchburgwi@expresspros.com

 

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