Buyer/Planner I

Description The Buyer/Planner I supports API’s efforts to win business via leveraging our machining capabilities by working closely with the Sales team, Machine Shop, and various raw material suppliers. The Buyer/Planner pulls together recommendations and quotes to support API’s objective to provide competitive solutions on these opportunities. The Buyer/Planner I uses customer-supplied drawings, specifications, and other documentation to determine material and machining costs, and any outside services required. A typical day: Provide timely material, machining, and outside services quotes, based on customer requirements. Read and understand drawings to produce quotes for sales and machine shop customers. Obtain quotes for material, machining, and outside services. Successfully interact with Sales, Machine Shop, Shop Scheduler, Engineering, and others to obtain all the information required to establish accurate quotes. Collaborate with the Sales team to identify and recommend design or specification changes that improve manufacturability and reduce production costs, when appropriate. Communicate with machine shop on material & machining requirements for non-standard products. Track quote activity and win/loss performance. Collaborate with Sales to identify trends and continuously improve quote competitiveness and win rates. Additional duties as needed. The ideal candidate requires the following: High School Diploma. Proficient experience and knowledge with Excel. High level of math skills, including algebra, unit conversion, and ratios. We highly prefer the following: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or mathematics. 1+ years of buying, planning, or scheduling experience in a production/manufacturing environment. Ability to read and understand technical drawings. Technical writing skills are a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr API International, Inc.