Buyer / Planner / Program Coordinator

Responsibilities: Program Management - Process requests for quotes from customers. Send out to vendors’ customer’s BOM to obtain/negotiate best price and lead times, using excel spreadsheet, etc.

Ø Source required hard to find component or obsolete materials.

Ø Convert quotes into active orders. Enter orders and BOM’s completely into MRP system “Exact MRP”.

Ø Purchase required materials through MRP system. Expedite material as needed.

Ø Release Pick List to inventory control to prepare kit to manufacturing floor.

Ø Ensure accurate customer and billing information to prepare orders for invoicing when completed.

Ø Receive data from customers and distribute to appropriate departments to complete the project.

Ø Track and maintain updates or changes to data received from customers for in process work.

Ø Set schedule for each phase of the project, and adjust schedule as needed.

Ø Monitor the projects in process and alert customer of any problems, questions, or issues that arise during the course of the work.

Ø Maintain customer orders and ensure correctness of information prior to project completion.

Ø Oversee overall project flow. Coordinate with Engineering, Production and Quality departments.

Ø Follow up with customers to verify satisfaction with the product received, and encourage continued business. Visit customers as needed.

Ø Comply with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality standards.

Ø Return defective material to vendors as required.

Ø Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time