Electronics Planner/Buyer

Opex Corporation

Moorestown, New Jersey

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$80,000 Per Year
SKILLS
APICS (Association for Operations Management), Automation, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Commodity Management, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Document Imaging, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Assembly, Electronics, Electronics Assembly, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Management Strategy, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Oracle Applications, Oracle ERP, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Procurement Planning, Production Support, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Statement of Work (SOW), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Warehousing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Moorestown, New Jersey
POSTED
Today

Electronics Planner / Buyer

OPEX Corporation is currently looking for a full-time Planner/Buyer to work in our Moorestown, NJ office. The Electronics Planner/Buyer will manage the planning and procurement activities of electronic components, assemblies, goods, services and assigned commodities to support manufacturing for this global technology leader in warehouse automation, high-speed mailroom automation, document imaging, and material handling.

Job Description

  • Create, evaluate and implement supply plans to maintain inventory levels of electronic components, assemblies and commodities in support of multiple production facilities and customer service requirements.
  • Implement and maintain commodity management strategy in support of the company's supply chain goals
  • Solicit RFQs and quotations and conduct negotiations with suppliers on pricing, statements of work, contracts and proposals
  • Manage supplier relationships and performance to cost, delivery, and quality requirements
  • Utilize Oracle ERP system to plan requirements, create, review and issue purchase orders, identify scheduling problems, and maintain data integrity
  • Analyze data related to inventories, optimal order quantities, and lead times to best align supply with demand
  • Interface with internal customers and suppliers to ensure materials are delivered in accordance with all scheduling, specification, and quality requirements
  • Monitor purchasing activities to be in compliance with OPEX business needs, including incoming quality, supplier on time delivery, and purchase terms and conditions


Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in a business related field or a combination of equivalent education and work experience in the electronics field preferred, electrical engineering a plus
  • Commodity management experience in electronic/electrical components, printed circuit board assemblies, and electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies
  • Prefer minimum 5 years in Procurement/Planning/Supply Chain/Materials
  • Professional certification preferred; APICS CPIM or CSCP
  • Strong knowledge working with an MRP planning system, Oracle experience a plus
  • Working knowledge of MS Office
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills


Physical/Work Environments

  • Employee will primarily be working in an office environment with occasional travel to warehouse and/or customer sites for observation / research
  • Sitting and standing for an extended period of time
  • Some walking and/or driving between local facilities; occasional air travel may be required


The salary range is $65,000 - $80,000, based on experience.

About the Company

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