Buyer/Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Holland Applied Technologies is an industry leader in sanitary process equipment. We design and build everything from components to modular process systems for the food, beverage, and biopharmaceutical industries.

We are currently hiring for an experienced Buyer / Planner.

Job Responsibilities :

As a Buyer / Planner , you are responsible for the planning and placing of orders, and / or rescheduling delivery of orders for assigned parts, materials, and supplies pertaining to the manufacturing process, or items required for general business activities.

This role supports the overall success of the production scheduling, purchasing, planning, and production processes for the Hollands Systems & Project Group.

Responsible for developing specific production plans and delivery requirements to meet the assembly and shipment schedule for the assembly of systems.

Ensure material flow from receiving to assembly is efficient by working with Quality Department and Warehouse as well as participate in systems delivery scheduling and shipment.

Job Duties :

• Place POs, release work orders and issue supplier acknowledgements
• Collaborate with suppliers to verify lead times, routes and deliveries of materials
• Work with production personnel and project managers to develop detailed production schedules that will optimize both customer service and production operations.

Work with all groups to minimize the impact of any unanticipated deviations.

• Track and monitor all material from receipt to shipment of finished systems
• Work with shop leadership to coordinate material availability for the execution of production plans
• Coordinate all manufacturing and supplier paperwork
• Measure cycle time, on time delivery and downtime; Record failure modes and assist in creating countermeasures to improve metrics
• Review all available reports for shortages and take appropriate action to expedite or disposition material
• Assist in resolving non-conforming product, invoicing, and other issues in a timely manner to ensure products and suppliers corrective actions are managed
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other procurement-related tasks as needed (cycle counting, inventory adjustments, new supplier identification)
• Special projects and other accounting-related duties as requested

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Management, Business, or associate major preferred- but willing to accept high school diploma with 2 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 1 years purchasing experience
• Experiencing working with skilled trades and manufacturing facilities preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and computer skills. Able to use Excel as an analytical tool to analyze data, communicate results, and actions.

Versed in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

• Willingness to cross-train
• Must be able to work company’s periodic required overtime
• Due to the hectic nature of the position, you must be able to handle constant changes and revisions to the plan. Most problem solving revolves around recurring scheduling changes and the ramifications that come from production problems affecting shipments.

Physical Requirements :

On feet >

70% of day

Lifting 10-50lbs

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