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Electronics Buyer/Planner
Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Transportation and Logistics
Specialty Buyer
Location 08057, Moorestown, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/11/24
Electronics Planner / Buyer
OPEX Corporation is currently looking for a full-time Planner/Buyer to work in our Moorestown, NJ office. The Electronics Planner/Buyer will manage the planning and procurement activities of electronic components, assemblies, goods, services and assigned commodities to support manufacturing for this global technology leader in warehouse automation, high-speed mailroom automation, document imaging, and material handling.
Job Description

Sourcing, planning, negotiating, placing and managing purchase orders for electronic and electrical materials, equipment, and services in support of production operations located in Moorestown NJ and Plano TX
Implement and maintain commodity management strategy in support of the companys supply chain goals
Utilize Oracle ERP system to plan requirements, issue purchase orders, identify scheduling problems, and maintain data integrity
Manage supplier performance to cost, delivery, and quality requirements
Analyze data related to inventories, optimal order quantities, and lead times to best align supply with demand
Interface with internal customers and suppliers to ensure materials are delivered in accordance with all scheduling, specification, and quality requirements
Monitor purchasing activities to be in compliance with OPEX business needs, including incoming quality, supplier on time delivery, RFQs, and purchase orders

Job Requirements

Bachelors Degree in a business related field or equivalent work experience in the electronics field preferred, electrical engineering a plus
Commodity management experience in electronic/electrical components, printed circuit board assemblies, and electronic and electo-mechanical assemblies
Prefer minimum 5 years in Procurement/Planning/Supply Chain/Materials
Professional certification preferred; APICS CPIM or CSCP
Strong knowledge working with an MRP planning system, Oracle experience a plus
Working knowledge of MS Office
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

Physical/Work Environments

Employee will primarily be working in an office environment with occasional travel to warehouse and/or customer sites for observation / research
Sitting and standing for an extended period of time
Some walking and/or driving between local facilities; occasional air travel may be required