Inventory Planning Buyer Planner

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. Job Description Job Summary Under the general direction of the Materials Planning Manager, this position will plan, schedule, and monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases. Obtains materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels (i.e., Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized. Develops specifications for new contract orders. Gathers quotations, examines bids and makes awards on tactical day to day procurement of sustaining material/services. Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Detailed Description Purchasing responsibilities include, but not limited to, items in these areas: Mechanical; Raw Materials; Initiate purchase order, JIT Call, and manage major sub-contractors. Completes accurate and timely data entry of purchase orders. Expedites and coordinates critical deliveries, emergency requisitions, and quotes. Coordinates with Receiving to solve material discrepancies. Reviews daily planning/MRP activity to facilitate order processing. Coordinates and executes, in tandem with Material Scheduling support, on daily basis, cycle count program for all active components/material in their respective production areas. In absence of a material scheduling support position, coordinate and collaborate with Quality, to prepare and enter in SAP, timely scrap forms for components/material dispositioned from MRB. In absence of a material scheduling support position, coordinate with production managers to implement kan ban system, monitor stock levels, and have production manager initiate purchase requisitions. Provides material shortage tracking and status updates to 5M and/or JIRA board to maintain visibility of critical material shortages and schedules. Receives physical ‘Green Cards’ for Sales Operations and scans them to the on-line Green Card tracker. Provides analysis and input on various inventory and financial reports on a monthly and quarterly basis. Acts as an Area Lead during annual physical inventory events. In absence of a material scheduling support position, coordinate with production, to release and backflush production orders in SAP. When there is down time, other duties within procurement may be assigned Manager or department Director.
solving material or invoice discrepancies, and entering Purchase Orders. Collaboration & Teamwork skills are required to effectively serve internal and external customers and interface with various support groups to establish priorities and achieve results. Strong Communication skills are essential to communicate with internal and external Customers, Reps, Vendors, and other Teledyne FLIR departments. Desire to pursue educational opportunities to continuously learn new approaches, tools, and methodologies to stay abreast in the Procurement field is important. Decision Making and Problem-Solving abilities when faced with problems, are essential to consistently identify and evaluate alternatives, risks, and consequences prior to making decisions. Must have flexibility to achieve desired performance results and adapt to changing requirements, special assignments, and workload reprioritization. Strong Organization, Planning & Execution skills are required to develop, plan, and maintain schedules and maximize productivity. Negotiation Skills are required to effectively coordinate the negotiation of the price, delivery, and other terms and conditions.
Requirements Bachelor's Degree with business emphasis
Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, preferably in a high-tech, electronics manufacturing environment
Strong Computer Skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & MRP Databases
Knowledge of Purchasing, Planning and Scheduling processes and procedures
must have experience using SAP.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 policies and procedures.
Previous experience with international sourcing/procurement desired.
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance from Day 1
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Educational Tuition Reimbursement
S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.Departments of State or Commerce Disclaimer
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

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