Buyer/Planner at KITO CROSBY – Tulsa, Oklahoma

Kito Crosby is the world leader in the heavy lift and securement industry. We set the standard for quality, training, and technical expertise in the field. It’s our goal to exceed the expectations of our customers through technical leadership, innovative solutions, vertically integrated manufacturing, premier use of support, and a value-added distribution channel.

We are committed to investing in and developing our employees’ talents and leadership and are currently seeking candidates for this position.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, 401(k) with company match and 10 paid holidays annually.

Job Summary

Responsible for procurement and planning functions directly associated with the Company’s need for scheduling of jobs and related services. Coordinate execution of master schedule pertaining to assigned manufactured items. Ensure timely and effective communication and coordination with all internal and external customers. Communicate and coordinate with all departments involved to achieve the highest possible customer service levels.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential)

1. Coordinate purchasing and planning processes to ensure production orders are finished on time, which includes prioritizing workloads, receiving outside vendor work timely and problem solving throughout process to ensure dates comply.
2. Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; maintains close coordination with master scheduler and production control coordinator to ensure timely execution of product and materials.*
3. Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and delivery terms with suppliers, and recommends vendors with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.*
4. Works closely with warehouse plant personnel on the schedule of shipping and receiving of orders to ensure timely shipments and receipt of materials.*
5. Creates purchase orders for outside process applications to current suppliers that are part of the production work order routing. Makes determination of priorities and problem solves with these suppliers to receive the purchase order in the time frame required to complete the production work order.*
6. Support execution of master schedule pertaining to assigned manufactured items.*
7. Coordinates the planning and release of work orders from the master schedule, meeting required ship date for the assigned products and services consistent with AS400 MRP requirements.*
8. Ensure current revisions of engineered drawings are with work order.*
9. Coordinates as appropriate quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers.*
10. Works to identify and reduce barriers to support schedule attainment by identifying and communicating material and resource shortages for open jobs. Must understand why and work to help alleviate roadblocks and ensure purchased parts are expedited.*
11. Promote safety, practice safe work habits and comply with safety policies at all times.*
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Location/Position Requirements: Location is onsite in Tulsa, Oklahoma. No hybrid or remote work available.

Experience with customer-driven demand, Kanban Systems preferred.

Job Specifications (Work Experience, Skills, Abilities, etc.)

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in Production Planning and Purchasing.
• Relevant work experience in large, multi-product manufacturing business of highly engineered products required.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of material requirements planning, shipping/receiving, inventory, and supply chain function.
• Proven ability to prioritize workloads with suppliers and problem solve to ensure dates comply as to when purchase orders for outside process must be received in order for the production order to finish on time.
• Ability to deal with large degree of detailed information and prioritize resources to drive results.
• Ability to develop and manage supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent negotiation skills required.
• Customer focus driven.
• Proven ability to problem solve collaboratively and cross-functionally.
• Ability to be effective in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Self-starter who seeks out ways to improve processes before being asked.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college desired.

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

Normal office conditions. Office may be located in a multi-level office building. Job demands may require long periods of sitting, telephone work, and/or computer work, as well as interaction with other people. Normal office conditions include walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, lifting, driving, and/or traveling.

May occasionally visit shop to observe activities, post results, etc. Shop conditions are variable depending on task assignment. Is subject to shop noise, skin, and eye are subject to fumes, vapors, and solutions controlled to OSHA standards.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.