Buyer/Planner
Company: Cadwell Industries
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionPosition Summary: The PCBA Buyer / Planner is the
primary accountable person for all aspects of printed circuit board
assembly (PCBA) planning and supply. This person will be
responsible for owning MRP inputs and assisting in building the
foundations of purchasing and planning processes as required to
drive improved supply of PCBA's. This role will be a key business
partner to Sales Operations, Manufacturing, R&D, Finance and
Accounting. This position is located at company headquarters in
Kennewick, WA. Key Duties / Responsibilities:
- Maintain vendor and component information in ERP system,
including Payment Terms, Standard Cost, Lead Time, and Shipping
Time etc.
- Quote, submit, and manage purchase orders to ensure utmost
accuracy of delivery dates and quantities.
- Responsible for supplier production and delivery schedule.
- Manage supplier corrective actions and escalation paths in
partnership with Operations Engineering, Manufacturing, and
R&D.
- Proactively update Cadwell leadership on all critical supply
issues.
- Analyze procurement data and report on metrics including
on-time delivery, PO status, vendor performance etc.
- Resolve PO discrepancies and invoice issues, and ensure timely
PO receipt.
- Build cross functional teams and champion continuous
improvement initiatives for cost, quality, and delivery.
- Responsible for managing the demand and supply plan for
PCBA's.
- Develop and execute MRP supply and demand plans.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders on implementing supply
chain strategies.
- Develop key planning metrics and reports including Safety Stock
Analysis, Inventory Health, Order Policies, Fixed Order Lead Time,
and Cash Flow.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and ensure
communications are tight with real time updates.
- Collaborate with R&D for prototype and new product
development.
- Mitigate risks and ensure supply continuity for given scope to
meet customer fulfillment needs.
- Report on customer fulfillment and own clear to build/line of
balance style reporting.
- Proactively manage priority status for Life Cycle Analysis,
Sustaining Engineering and Component Engineering.
- Be the Champion for locating and securing difficult to source
items
- Own the escalation process for difficult to source items when
other company resources are required.
- Publish Monthly, Weekly and maintain linked daily status
updates in partnership with Operations AnalystCommunicate expedites
when necessary
- Troubleshoot and resolve ERP System issues as required
- Attend and participate in production meetings
- Perform other duties as requested, directed, or
assignedEducation / Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Operations, Management, or
Business-related field
- Must have at least five years previous experience in PCBA
Buying
- Experience with ERP systems and demonstrated ability to
leverage existing tools
- Experience with Lean is a plus
- Possess well-rounded knowledge in supply chain, materials
planning
- A well developed network of Distributors, Brokers and
Manufacturers in Electronic Components is a plusJob Knowledge /
Requirements:
- Must have at least five years previous experience in PCBA
Buying.
- Experience with ERP systems and demonstrated ability to
leverage existing tools
- Experience with Lean is a plus
- Possess well-rounded knowledge in supply chain, materials
planning
- A well developed network of Distributors, Brokers and
Manufacturers in Electronic Components is a plusPhysical
Requirements / Working Conditions:
- General office positions may require some reaching, bending,
stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
and carrying up to 35 pounds, finger dexterity, repetitive motions,
standing, walking, sitting, hearing, visual acuity, color vision
and 2-way written/verbal communication. More specific details may
be provided as needed or requested.
- Extensive use of computer and telephone
Keywords: Cadwell Industries, Kennewick , Buyer/Planner, Other , Kennewick, Washington
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