What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Planner position at Shaffer Metal Fab, Inc.?
Buyer/Planner
Location: Sidney, OH
Opening on 1st Shift
Shaffer Metal Fab was established in 1967 and is a leader in metal fabrication, machining, and powder coating services. We value our team and our support staff employees report directly to the owners of the company. This allows team members the ability to present ideas/solutions that get analyzed quickly versus sitting in a corporate queue. If you want to work for a family owned and operated company where your skills can make an immediate and long-term impact then Shaffer is a company you should consider.
Job Description
Shaffer Metal Fab is looking for a buyer/planner who enjoys working in a production environment. This position has no direct reports and provides the autonomy to implement solutions and make decisions quickly. This position is perfect for an individual who has experience as a buyer/planner and wants to be provided the freedom to enhance buying processes using their skillset they have learned over their career. Below is a list of responsibilities but not limited to:
- Source weekly purchasing requirements
- Procure sheet stock, saw stock, powdercoat, hardware and all other items that support production
- Set safety stock and reorder points
- Analyze buying/pricing trends and offer insight to ownership
- Present material pricing and supplier performance to the support team during monthly management reviews
- Maintain and build upon supplier relationships
- Identify new supplier options when required
- Manage the purchase requisition process for consumables and other shop floor needs
- Ensure general ledger and product code logic is being followed upon purchase order creation
- Weekly/monthly inventory cycle counts
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED (Required)
- Associates or bachelor’s degree (Preferred)
- 5 years of experience in the procurement and/or sourcing (Required)
- Must be proficient using computers and software systems (Required)
- Must be an intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel user to generate reports and analyze data (Required)
Salary/Benefits
Shaffer Metal Fab offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health, Dental, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Paid Holidays, and a PTO program.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person