Buyer Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Buyer/Planner Job Description

Lone Star Turbo is a global manufacturer and service provider specializing in blower and compressor technologies and control systems. Our fast-paced yet casual work environment is team-oriented and flexible. We believe in empowerment, innovation, integrity, and safety, working together to achieve remarkable results. We expect the best, hold each other accountable, and celebrate our wins as a team—If you’re a driven, detail-oriented professional looking for more than just a job, but a career in a company that values your contributions, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Lone Star Turbo is seeking a Buyer/Planner to order parts for inventory and project demand to meet the production schedule. This position coordinates purchasing, production order releases, supplier deliveries, and purchasing records to support timely material availability.

We are looking for a strong communicator who is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working with suppliers, operations, and production teams.

Other responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Create purchase orders on behalf of the company and update and maintain purchase orders as materials are received.
• Release production orders to support the production schedule.
• Read bills of materials and order components to meet inventory and project requirements.
• Receive internal purchase requests, check requisitions for accuracy, and review supplier prices and product specifications to determine the best bid or price.
• Quote new parts with suppliers and update pricing in Business Central according to pricing agreements.
• Confirm supplier delivery dates, track deliveries, and update systems with current order information.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to meet production demand and resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other order issues.
• Communicate supply issues to operations and provide production with updates on the status of open orders.
• Run order reports to ensure items are in stock and send open purchase order reports to suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and manage vendor reports.
• Address supplier and customer inquiries regarding order changes or cancellations.
• Calculate order costs and charge or forward invoices to the appropriate accounts.
• Approve bills for payment.
• Create, audit, and maintain purchasing files, price lists, and order logs.
• Order office and shop supplies.
• Comply with safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management.

Preferred

• 2–3+ years of experience with purchasing or accounts payable.
• Experience with Business Central, NAV, or an equivalent ERP system.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and strong computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in purchasing records and order information.
• Self-starter with the ability to organize work and coordinate purchasing priorities.

Benefits: Waiting period may apply

• 401(k) match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Medical insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Full-Time; may work outside of normal business hours as needed.

Work Location: 8883 West Monroe Rd, Houston, Texas 77061

Compensation: $60,000-$75,000

Company’s website:

• Work Remotely: No – 100% onsite at 8883 West Monroe Rd, Houston, Texas 77061.

 

Lone Star Turbo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lone Star’s employment policy strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

\nCompany Description

Lone Star Turbo is a manufacturing and service company growing at a rate of 25-30% year over year. We have a fun, casual, fast-paced and thriving work culture applying a team approach in all we do. We need likeminded people to join us in making our company something great.

Company Description

Lone Star Turbo is a manufacturing and service company growing at a rate of 25-30% year over year. We have a fun, casual, fast-paced and thriving work culture applying a team approach in all we do. We need likeminded people to join us in making our company something great.