Junior Material Planner/ Buyer

Job Description

Job Title: Junior Material Planner/ Buyer

Department: Operations

Responsible to: Supply Chain Manager

Responsible for: Identifying Material shortages and procurement

Job Summary

Hoffman Engineering manufacturers highly engineered niche products for the aerospace, military and medical markets from our modern facility in Southwestern Connecticut.  Our recent success has provided the foundation for further growth and diversification. We are in the process of reaching for our next level of achievement based on the talents of our employees in product innovation, product quality and customer service. Each of these fundamental capabilities provides Hoffman our competitive advantage. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain entry level Supply Chain Management experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment with growth potential in either specialization. The prospective candidate will be engrained with most aspects of the craft including, but not limited to Material Planning, Inventory Management, Procurement and Transportation. Initial responsibilities will include planning of sub-assemblies, identifying shortages, negotiating and procuring catalog and manufactured materials used in the production of Hoffman Engineering products, as well as being a member of the Inventory Management Team.  In addition to displaying highly ethical conduct, this person must have key negotiating skills and ability to source materials from approved vendors. Successful applicants will be driven, resilient and excel as part of a highly capable, high performance team. We value commitment, passion and out of the box creativity. The successful individual will be part of a close-knit group with full exposure and involvement in all aspects of the company. Again, this is an entry level position with growth potential!

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include the negotiation and purchase of all catalog items and raw materials.
• Calculate annual usage and maintenance of item lead times.
• Process outside service orders
• Handle the requirements for higher value purchases
• Member of the inventory team
• Maintain a neat and organized work area
• Quote, place, track, and when necessary expedite orders through receiving
• Track supplier On-time delivery
• Maintain and monitor hardware KANBAN
• Other Duties- Any reasonable task requested by the company

General Tasks

• Ability to place Purchase orders and quote materials in an electronic manufacturing environment.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education: (or equivalent years of experience):

• College degree: Business degree preferred

Experience:

• Internships or previous exposure to manufacturing or warehouse environments a plus

Knowledge Requirements

• Strong Microsoft skills; Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.
• Ability to learn and exploit ERP system

Personal Specification/Essential Qualities

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Energetic self-starter that must be able to work in a team-oriented environment
• Identify good buying opportunities
• Recognizing market fluctuations and capitalizing on advantageous buying situations

We are an equal opportunity employer

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder due to ITAR Regulations

This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed further to the requirements of Hoffman Engineering