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
Company Overview
OPEX Corporation is more than a manufacturer of machines. We continuously reimagine technology to power the future for our customers.
With an innovative approach, we engineer unique automated solutions that support our customers so they can solve the most pressing business challenges for both today and tomorrow. Our scalable Warehouse, Document, and Mail Automation solutions improve workflow, accelerate change, and drive efficiencies in infrastructure.
We are a family-owned and operated organization with more than 1400 committed employees who innovate, manufacture, install, and service products that are helping transform industry every day. We listen to our customers, respect each other, and work together to help reimagine the future through automated solutions.
At OPEX, we are Next Generation Automation.
Benefits:
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Full medical, dental and vision with low employee contribution rates
- Paid holidays and PTO allowance
- 401k with matching and profit sharing
- Basic life insurance, short term and long-term disability
- On-site fitness facility
- Tuition reimbursement available
OPEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.
