What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer Planner position at H-Square Corp?
The Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing purchasing activities, production planning, and material cost management to ensure the timely and cost-effective availability of materials required for manufacturing operations. This role collaborates closely with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, finance, and internal stakeholders to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels and cost controls.Key responsibilities include sourcing and purchasing materials, creating and managing purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, and resolving supply issues. The Buyer/Planner is also responsible for material cost management, maintaining accurate cost data in the ERP system, supporting cost accounting activities, and assisting with cost analysis and reporting. Additional duties include demand and inventory analysis, coordinating delivery schedules, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in compliance with company policies and procedures.________________________________________Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The primary functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:• Production Planning• Develop and maintain production schedules• Create, release, and manage work orders• Coordinate schedules with outsourced contractors• Plan, schedule, and manage kitting activitiesPurchasing• Source and purchase OEM components, machine shop parts, equipment frames, injection-molded components, sheet metal, and raw materials• Manage supplier relationships and performance• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders• Resolve supply, quality, and delivery issuesCost Management• Control and manage material costs• Identify and evaluate alternative suppliers and materials• Maintain accurate material cost data in the ERP system• Support cost accounting activities, analysis, and reportingSystems and Process Support• Perform demand and inventory analysis• Coordinate delivery schedules to meet production needs• Support continuous improvement initiatives• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures________________________________________Minimum Requirements -The minimum knowledge, skills, and experience required for this position include:• Minimum of three (3) years of purchasing experience• Knowledge of basic manufacturing processes, including milling, turning, molding, materials, and finishes• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills• Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with QAD (MFG/PRO) is a plusSalary: $28 / hr DOEBenefits: Holiday pay, health, vision, dental and life insurances, 401K, PTOJob Type: Full-timeWork Location: In personCompany DescriptionH-Square Corporation is a world leading equipment supplier supporting the semiconductor industry, Opto/LED, MEMS, flat panel display, photovoltaics, hard disk drive and medical electronics industries. For over 50 years, our core activity is to design, manufacture and distribute leading-edge wafer handling products installed in cleanroom facilities throughout the world. At H-Square, our philosophy has always been to provide products of unsurpassed quality developed with the highest degree of engineering excellence and manufactured with craftsman-like workmanship. They are available worldwide through a network of manufacturers’ reps and distributors.
Salary : $28 - $35