Purchasing

Purchasing/Production Planner

Join a 4th generation business that has been family-owned for over 120 years! We began as a mineral-exploration drilling company in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania in 1900, and have adapted to become a manufacturer. With 4 locations our Winchester, VA division is a hub of our manufacturing operation! We seek Purchasing/Production Planner to purchase, plan, and schedule materials required to meet production needs, and ensure production schedules are executed in a timely manner to meet customer needs. In this role you will be:

• Purchasing and scheduling raw materials to meet production and delivery requirements.
• Interacting with vendors to maintain strong support for the company and to facilitate customer orders.
• Ensuring that customer specifications are met.
• Create purchase orders for parts and supplies to aid in the manufacturing process.
• Manage inventory levels and minimum stock item requirements.
• Communicate with sales and management on any long lead time items.
• Plan equipment production based on monthly inventory levels.
• Maintaining records of vendor relations and non-disclosure agreements
• Preparing budgets for production plans and custom quotes.
• Manage the organization of supplies and stock items for daily operations.
• Obtain working knowledge of tools, equipment, and price calculations.
• Research product requirements, pricing and market data as needed.
• Maintains current company product knowledge.
• Experience with inventory software is preferred but not necessary. Use of TCM as ERP required.
• Manage prioritization of activities to meet project timeline requirements.
• Plan and execute special projects as assigned.
• Work with sales and management to improve manufacturing costs and accurate pricing.

• High school diploma or equivalent, required. Additional education in related field, preferred.
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Customer service skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to negotiate and work with vendors
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated and punctual.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in high-paced work environment with strong attention to detail
• Ability to be effective and highly productive both as an individual and as a team member
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment with a good understanding of the manufacturing process is a plus

In exchange for your talent, we offer competitive pay, benefits and year-end bonus potential!