Buyer/Planner

Put yourself in the driver’s seat; imagine where a career here could take you.

Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide automotive customers a single-source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs. We have over 2,500 innovative team members, across 7 manufacturing locations throughout North America, who are dedicated to ensuring our position as a global top-tier automotive interior supplier. As an employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing "Best in Class" team. We believe that our team members make us great, and we offer ongoing opportunities for advancement. Our talented team is continually expanding and we are always on the lookout for driven individuals to become a valued part of our success.

Come join our Team, and learn first-hand how you can contribute to our “Innovation Inside”!

The Role

We currently have an opening for a Buyer/Planner, based out of our Huntsville, Alabama location, reporting to the Materials Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· The procurement of all raw material and components from assigned suppliers on behalf of the company.

· The procurement of assigned MRO items.

· Process Spot Buy, Purchase orders, as per the purchase requisition procedure.

· Provide direction and development to suppliers, and release of materials required supporting ongoing production.

· Ensure that accurate and timely information is provided to both vendors and the Senior Management Team.

· Assure that all Logistics Department and IATF 16949 Purchasing Procedures are strictly observed.

· Will evaluate cost, delivery, and performance, and ensures ongoing maintenance of the approved supplier list using the Supplier Evaluation Procedure.

· Assure that all purchase orders received are immediately reviewed and signed-off by the respective Controller or Project Engineer to indicate approval.

· Release raw materials to/from vendors in order to support ongoing production.

· Expedite required materials to support ongoing production.

· Meet and maintain minimum inventory levels as set by management.

· Interface with production supervision, customer service, production scheduling, other buyer’s and receiving to support production and to avoid line shortages or missed shipments to customers.

· Monitor and analyze vendor costs, lead times, and delivery performance.

· Conduct audits/cycle count(s) of all raw materials and purchased parts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of recorded information in Plex.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 2 yrs. related experience in the Purchasing field or

2. Post-secondary education in Business Management

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
Mitchell Plastics is committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All visitors are required to wear a mask at all times while inside the building.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Automotive purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
• manufacturing purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location