Purchasing
Winchester, VA
Full Time
Entry Level
Join a 4th generation business that has been family-owned for over 120 years! We began as a mineral-exploration drilling company in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania in 1900, and have adapted to become a manufacturer. With 4 locations our Winchester, VA division is a hub of our manufacturing operation!
We seek Purchasing/Production Planner to purchase, plan, and schedule materials required to meet production needs, and ensure production schedules are executed in a timely manner to meet customer needs.
In this role you will be:
We seek Purchasing/Production Planner to purchase, plan, and schedule materials required to meet production needs, and ensure production schedules are executed in a timely manner to meet customer needs.
In this role you will be:
- Purchasing and scheduling raw materials to meet production and delivery requirements.
- Interacting with vendors to maintain strong support for the company and to facilitate customer orders.
- Ensuring that customer specifications are met.
- Create purchase orders for parts and supplies to aid in the manufacturing process.
- Manage inventory levels and minimum stock item requirements.
- Communicate with sales and management on any long lead time items.
- Plan equipment production based on monthly inventory levels.
- Maintaining records of vendor relations and non-disclosure agreements
- Preparing budgets for production plans and custom quotes.
- Manage the organization of supplies and stock items for daily operations.
- Obtain working knowledge of tools, equipment, and price calculations.
- Research product requirements, pricing and market data as needed.
- Maintains current company product knowledge.
- Experience with inventory software is preferred but not necessary. Use of TCM as ERP required.
- Manage prioritization of activities to meet project timeline requirements.
- Plan and execute special projects as assigned.
- Work with sales and management to improve manufacturing costs and accurate pricing.
- High school diploma or equivalent, required. Additional education in related field, preferred.
- Strong Organization and planning skills
- Customer Service skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to negotiate and work with vendors
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Self-motivated and Punctual.
- Accurate and precise attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in high-paced work environment with strong attention to detail
- Ability to be effective and highly productive both as an individual and as a team member
- Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment with a good understanding of the manufacturing process is a plus
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