Buyer/Planner

Holland Applied Technologies is an industry leader in sanitary process equipment. We design and build everything from components to modular process systems for the food, beverage, and biopharmaceutical industries. We are currently hiring for an experienced Buyer / Planner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Place POs, release work orders and issue supplier acknowledgements
• Rescheduling delivery of orders for assigned parts, materials, and supplies pertaining to the manufacturing process, or items required for general business activities
• Responsible for developing specific production plans and delivery requirements to meet the assembly and shipment schedule for the assembly of systems
• Ensure material flow from receiving to assembly is efficient by working with the  Quality Department and Warehouse as well as participate in systems delivery scheduling and shipment

• Collaborate with suppliers to verify lead times, routes and deliveries of materials
• Work with production personnel and project managers to develop detailed production schedules that will optimize both customer service and production operations. Work with all groups to minimize the impact of any unanticipated deviations.
• Track and monitor all material from receipt to shipment of finished systems
• Measure cycle time, on time delivery and downtime; Record failure modes and assist in creating countermeasures to improve metrics
• Assist in resolving non-conforming product, invoicing, and other issues in a timely manner to ensure products and suppliers corrective actions are managed
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other procurement-related tasks as needed (cycle counting, inventory adjustments, new supplier identification)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Management, Business, or associate major preferred- but willing to accept high school diploma with 2 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 1 years purchasing experience
• Experiencing working with skilled trades and manufacturing facilities preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and computer skills. Able to use Excel as an analytical tool to analyze data, communicate results, and actions. Versed in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to cross-train
• Must be able to work company’s periodic required overtime
• Due to the hectic nature of the position, you must be able to handle constant changes and revisions to the plan. Most problem solving revolves around recurring scheduling changes and the ramifications that come from production problems affecting shipments.

Pay & Benefits: The expected annual salary range for this role is $50-60k annually. Please note salaries are based upon factors including candidate skills, experience and qualifications, education, certifications, as well as market and business considerations. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Other factors include the following benefits: Medical insurance is available for full time employees and their dependents through Blue Cross Blue Shield. There are various options available including HAS and PPO plans. Similarly, dental, vision, and disability coverages are also available. The company provides full time employees with life insurance and offers employees the ability to purchase additional voluntary supplemental insurance as well. The Company also offers 401K with matching employer contributions along with a discretionary profit-sharing benefit to eligible employees. This position is also bonus eligible, which is based on company targets as well as individual performance targets.