Planner/Buyer

Planner / Buyer OPEX Corporation is currently looking for a full-time Planner/Buyer to work in our Plano, TX office. The Planner/Buyer will manage the planning and procurement of goods, services and assigned commodities for this global technology leader in warehouse automation, high-speed mailroom automation, document imaging, and material handling. Job Description Sourcing, planning, negotiating, and placing purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services in support of production operations located in Moorestown NJ and Plano TX Implement and maintain commodity management strategy in support of the company's supply chain goals Utilize Oracle ERP system to plan requirements, issue purchase orders, identify scheduling problems, and maintain data integrity Manage supplier performance to cost, delivery, and quality requirements Analyze data related to inventories, optimal order quantities, and lead times to best align supply with demand Interface with internal customers and suppliers to ensure materials are delivered in accordance with all scheduling, specification, and quality requirements Monitor purchasing activities to be in compliance with OPEX business needs, including incoming quality, supplier on time delivery, RFQ's, and purchase orders Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field or equivalent work experience Commodity management experience, preferably in metals & fabrication, mechanical assemblies of electronic/electrical components Prefer minimum 5 years in Procurement/Planning/Supply Chain/Materials Professional certification a plus; APICS CPIM or CSCP Strong knowledge working with an ERP planning system, Oracle experience a plus Working knowledge of MS Office Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills Physical/Work Environments Employee will primarily be working in an office environment with occasional travel to warehouse and/or customer sites for observation / research Sitting and standing for an extended period Some walking and/or driving between local facilities; occasional air travel may be required #J-18808-Ljbffr