Hiring for a Planner/Buyer in Danvers, MA
Pay: $42-48/hr (based on experience!)
This will be a 3-6 month temporary role!
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
SUMMARY: Responsible for carrying out assignments involving purchase of supplies and raw materials. Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with receiving, warehouse, production, and engineering. Evaluates vendor reliability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Use GSPN system to generate purchase orders.
- Resolve issues with the GSPN report to allow creation of purchase orders and receipts.
- Monitor and assure delivery and inventory performance objectives are met or exceeded. Notify supervisor when objectives will not meet expectations before other areas are impacted.
- Procure supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of the organization.
- Expedite items/supplies as necessary to meet company demands.
- Interface with receiving, warehouse, production, engineering, shipping, and accounting to resolve any supply, quality, or logistic problems associated with purchase items.
- Attend and complete all required training and certification exams
- Required to wear dosimeter when in direct contact with radiation emitting devices
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & experience
- Minimum 1-2 years of recent experience in a Planner/Buyer position required (small to medium sized organization experience preferred)
- Experience in Excel to the level of an expert.
- ISO, FDA, CMDR Awareness Training and Product Complaint System.
- Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel.
- Must be able to assemble facts from various areas, analyze data, and provide informed recommendations to management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and work effectively in a demanding, fast paced environment
- Customer focused with exceptional problem solving skills.
COMPUTER SKILLS
- You must be comfortable with technology, and be able demonstrate proficiency with MS Office package, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; as well as Outlook, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome
- Advanced working knowledge of ERP systems required. Great Plains, SAP preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
- Frequently required to sit at desk for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
- Frequently required to walk the production floor
- Interaction with x-ray devices; for this reason strict safety and tracking programs are in place, requiring the utilization of dose monitoring equipment either full time or as necessitated by situation
- The noise level in the work environment is occasionally very loud.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus
COMPETENCIES
- High attention to detail
- Understanding of terminology and ability to share and communicate effectively within the group
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks resulting in consistent productivity
- Ability to function within and support a team environment and build strong working relationships
- Dependable and punctual
- Ability to meet accuracy and productivity goals.
- Good problem solving skills, ability to evaluate situation and prioritize factors in decision making
- Self-motivated, utilize available resources for self-improvement and development
- Flexible: able to follow directives and accomplish tasks outside of normal duties
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