Procurement Planner II

Division: Optical Communications This is a Procurement Planner II position responsible for inventory control of large vendor accounts, daily inventory monitoring, monthly purchase order creation, air and ocean shipment scheduling, freight cost management, demand change monitoring, and communication with the sales team. The role escalates demand changes or issues requiring managerial assistance for negotiations with internal or external customers. Duties and Responsibilities Create and manage part numbers in ERP system Prepare and enter internal and external purchase orders Data entry for Inter-company orders Enter transfer orders Process drop ship invoices Filing and/or scanning of documents Create work order and handle light assembly of OEM product and sales samples Assist warehouse in re-packaging, re-labeling, re-counting products when necessary Data entry and tracking of shipping advice, promise dates from vendors, etc. Promise date update on the purchase orders Track the order (P/O) status with vendors and couriers/forwarders Address inquiries from Sales team to manufacturers Inventory management of assigned products Generate reports for managers when necessary Negotiate with manufacturers to achieve better cost of products and services Negotiate rates with couriers and freight forwarders Train other members of the department Come up with solutions and consult with managers to implement it Skills Oral & Written Communication Skills Math Aptitude Professionalism Organization Multi-tasking Time Management Decision Making Skills Microsoft Office application Skills Detail oriented Problem Solving Skills Negotiation Skills Qualifications High School diploma or Equivalent Experience with Accurate Data Entry Experience working in Supply Chain Experience utilizing ERP system Must have experience working with Asian vendors Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required Benefits Offered Discretionary Bonus Medical Dental Vision Dependent Child Care Voluntary Life, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance 401K Legal Services Pet Insurance Financial Wellness 12 Paid Company Holidays per calendar year 2 Floating Holidays PTO Sick time Educational Assistance Program Salary Range: $25 – $29 per hour EEO Statement SENKO Advanced Components, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law (such as cancer), reproductive health decision making, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. SENKO Advanced Components, Inc.’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee related to an individual’s: physical or mental disability; sincerely held religious beliefs and practices; needs as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking; needs related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and/or any other reason required by applicable law, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship upon the Company’s business operations. Any applicant or employee who needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Head of Human Resources to request such an accommodation. The individual should specify what accommodation is needed to perform the job and submit supporting documentation explaining the basis for the requested accommodation, to the extent permitted and in accordance with applicable law. The Company will review and analyze the request, including engaging in an interactive process with the employee or applicant, to identify if such an accommodation can be made. The Company will evaluate requested accommodations, and as appropriate identify other possible accommodations, if any. The individual will be notified of the Company’s decision within a reasonable period. The Company treats all medical information submitted as part of the accommodation process in a confidential manner. Any employees with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of the Head of Human Resources. The Company will not allow any form of retaliation against individuals who raise issues of equal employment opportunity. If employees feel they have been subjected to any such retaliation, they should contact the Head of Human Resources. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy including any improper retaliatory conduct will lead to discipline, up to and including discharge. All employees must cooperate with all investigations conducted pursuant to this policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr SENKO Advanced Components, Inc.