Buyer / Planner

Position Purpose: Manages suppliers of routine common usage parts. Negotiates price and commercial issues with suppliers. Facilitates communication between Hendrickson and suppliers during PPAP process. Executes MRP and JIT/KANBAN purchase orders to supply production and service requirements. Essential Functions: * Prepare RFQs as needed. Negotiate contracts, pricing and commercial issues with suppliers. * Maintain positive supplier relationships. Develop and implement cost reduction programs and commodity strategies. * Interact with all Hendrickson departments to assure a steady flow of materials. * Optimize on-hand inventory days against customer order fill performance of 95% or greater for commodities assigned. Evaluate freight and inventory carrying costs to establish optimum lot sizes, frequency and timing of deliveries. Identify and champion inventory reduction initiatives. * Identify and analyze raw material requirements. Place and track Purchase Orders with suppliers to fully support production and service demand. Maintain all required records and computer data pertaining to assigned suppliers and parts. * Supports the processing of Engineering Change Notices (ECN's) and communicate same to suppliers. Manage release of new parts, transitions between parts and revision changes. * Support information requests from corporate Purchasing. * Prepare monthly activity and inventory reports and other reports as required. * Support departmental escalation policy. * Support cross training initiatives of the department. * Acquire an understanding of manufacturing principals to drive ERP improvements. * Utilize QAD, Excel, Word, Power Point. * Other duties as assigned. * Maintain regular attendance. Education and Training * Bachelor's Degree in Materials Management, Operations, Business Administration or related field. Minimum Qualifications * 2+ years' experience in planning/ purchasing in manufacturing environment preferred. * Solid understanding and execution skills of MRP, KANBAN, JIT, FIFO. * Organized, detailed and able to prioritize, plan, and execute multiple responsibilities. * Excellent communication, negotiation and supplier management skills. * Team oriented and able to lead implementation teams. * Excellent PC skills and experienced with windows-based productivity software. Physical Demands * Must be able to remain in a stationary position frequently. * Minimal need to move about inside office or production designated area. * Frequent movement of hands, wrists, and fingers such as typing, filing, and writing. Environmental Conditions * Minimal exposure to hot and cold working areas. * Minimal exposure to loud noises. * Occasional exposure to office designated area. Behavioral Traits * Cooperation, Innovative, and Production Oriented * Attention to Detail * Managing Projects or Programs * Negotiation Agreements * and Stress Tolerance *This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice. Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Additional InformationApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjE1MzY0LjEwNTA4QGhlbmRyaWNrc29uY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20