Buyer-Planner

Company Overview

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Logistics Department, Buyer/Planner will be responsible for the execution of production scheduling, purchasing functions, and the development of control measures to prevent shortages for assigned projects. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate production material activities for manufacturing products. This involves the creation and execution of purchase orders and work orders in order to maintain production schedule.
• Review MRP reports to provide accurate and timely resolution of material shortages.
• Resolve any late work orders and define schedule recovery. Daily review of work order status and update of work order due dates is required.
• Monitor safety stock levels, analyzing volatility, lead times, and system issues to recommend and set parameters to efficiently forecast/plan/deliver products.
• Select and negotiate with approved vendors, for placing purchase order in response to material requirements.
• Monitors and takes appropriate action on engineering change notices.
• Manage effective dates as defined by ECO release. And work on new product release working closely with R&D Engineering.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Close attention to detail.
• Sound problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently with general supervision.
• Creativity.
• Ability to work independently.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors degree in business or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of purchasing and/or production planning experience or experience in a related field required (five years preferred).
• APICS and CPM certifications preferred.
• Hands on experience with MRP processes and computer systems preferred.

Additional Information

• Anticipated salary range is $60,000 - $75,000/year. 
• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects.
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth.
• Commitment to sustainable design.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and more.
• Solid stable company.
• Must pass drug and background screens.
• May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (provided by employer).

Mid Salary

USD $67,500.00/Yr.

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000