Buyer Planner Manufacturing in Neenah, Wisconsin at COMPX SECURITY PRODUCTS

• Responsible for all purchasing
• Ensure an uninterrupted supply of quality parts at the lowest possible cost
• Work with Operations, Inventory Control, Sales, Manufacturing, and Finance Depts
• Purchase materials for production and other uses to meet production needs per instructions
• Negotiate best value with suppliers
• Identify and reduce long lead times in the system by utilizing material strategies with suppliers
• Review daily MRP exception message, purchase order status, and order action reports and take appropriate action
• Ensure timely delivery of products to support manufacturing
• Maintain purchasing data in computer system so that it is always current
• Resolve problems that occur periodically with suppliers
• Bring vendors on as needed to review pricing, inventory, and process improvements to identify cost savings
• Maintain acceptable attendance, quality, and productivity
• Maintains a neat and organized work area
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present/future material needs
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers
• Prepare purchase requisitions, approve and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions
• Be able to lift 35 lbs.
• Performs other assignments as required

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred
• Previous experience in purchasing or demonstrated ability
• 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment
• Understanding of engineering drawings and flow charts
• MRP exposure required
• Knowledge of Bill of Material structuring
• Experience dealing with suppliers including quoting, order processing and tracking delivery and quality performance
• Intermediate level of computer skills in e-mail, internet, Word, and Excel
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills needed
• APICS or CPM classes and certifications
• ERP/MRP system

Custom Marine Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.