Job Description
Job Description
Astrodyne TDI is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Buyer Planner to join our dynamic team. This highly visible role is perfect for candidates eager to manage all aspects of planning and logistics while supporting our strategic customers. The ideal candidate will develop and implement robust processes utilizing lean principles, ensuring that customer requirements are met without compromising safety or quality. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within our organization. The budgeted salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000.
What you'll be doing
- Establish weekly, monthly, and quarterly demand schedules for external manufacturing sites to optimize production efficiency.
- Create and distribute sales and purchase orders to fulfill quarterly forecasts, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Proactively resolve material shortages and delays, maintaining smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure controls are in place to maintain ISO and customer accreditations, upholding our commitment to quality standards.
- Maintain and solidify relationships with all internal and external customers and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and communication.
- Provide timely updates to management and customers as requested, keeping all parties informed of progress and changes.
- Execute new item product launches and/or discontinuations to meet customer expectations and market demands.
- Implement logistics processes to ensure on-time delivery and reduce delays, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Attend weekly meetings with strategic customers and key suppliers in Asia to strengthen partnerships and address any concerns.
What we're looking for
- An analytical approach to problem resolution, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with different levels of management and customers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, to analyze data and present information clearly.
- A desire to continuously improve processes and functions, demonstrating a proactive mindset.
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities effectively.
What you'll need
- A Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with APICS Certification.
- A minimum of 3 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment is required, with a preference for electrical device manufacturing.
- A high sense of urgency and the ability to meet scheduled requirements in a small manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills to navigate complex challenges.
- Experience working with an ERP system is a significant plus.
AAP/EEO Statement
Astrodyne TDI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that Astrodyne TDI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Astrodyne TDI will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Astrodyne TDI explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Astrodyne TDI.