Junior Buyer/Planner

Position: Junior Buyer/Planner

Location: Alabaster, AL

Reports To: Manufacturing General Manager

Pay Rate: $57,500 - $62,000

Who are We?!

DeSHAZO is a leader in the Overhead Bridge Crane design and manufacturing industry, renowned for creating custom-built cranes that excel in reliability and boast an extended service life. Our unwavering commitment to excellence is evident in the meticulous fabrication and welding of highly engineered structures, adhering to rigorous national standards. Notably, our fully equipped facility stands out not only for its machining expertise but also for housing a fully equipped electrical facility dedicated to the design and construction of electrical components. With a state-of-the-art machining facility producing precision parts held to close tolerances, DeSHAZO has solidified its position as a dominant force in the Overhead Crane Industry.

Job Summary

The Junior Buyer/Planner will work as part of a team to monitor project progress and report any delays or issues to the Senior Buyer. Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of products, resolve shipping issues, manage purchase order changes, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. This role involves working closely with the production team to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing processes. Must have working knowledge in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supplier Management: Assist in identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers and vendors. Maintain relationships with current suppliers to ensure timely delivery. Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems. Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
• Purchase Order Management: Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders and change orders for raw materials and consumables, ensuring timely and accurate procurement to meet production schedules. Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule changes. Communicate delivery issues to the team and help determine any effects on production.
• Data Management: Assist in tracking supplier performance, including delivery timelines, quality, and pricing. Prepare regular reports for management on spending trends, savings, and vendor performance.
• Inventory Optimization: Efficiently use MRP system to issue, reschedule, and monitor purchase orders, ensuring required stock levels are maintained, excess inventory is avoided, and obsolescence is minimized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. College coursework encouraged.
• Minimum 4 years of experience relating to production control and data analysis in manufacturing environment.
• In-depth understanding of supply management principles, along with production and inventory control practices.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) software.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong ability to act quickly when needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of collaborating with internal teams, external suppliers, and employees at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet established goals.
• Strong negotiation capabilities with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to perform well and stay focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to integrity, transparency, and honesty in all professional interactions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to talk and hear frequently.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to use close vision, distance vision, and adjust focus.
• Ability to work in an environment with low to moderate noise levels.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs.

Benefits Available

• Medical (Eligible 1st of the month following hire date)
• Dental & Vision
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Accident Insurance (off the job accidents)
• Company paid Basic Life/AD&D
• Company paid short-term
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA,DCA)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 9 Paid Holidays per year
• PTO Program

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category

DeSHAZO's Mission: DeSHAZO is committed to elevating our clients' business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.