Planner/Buyer II

Company Overview

Founded in 1984, Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, LLC is one of the most recognized and trusted brands in the recreational vehicle (RV) industry. We offer premium products that provide RV owners with exceptional comfort while saving fuel, reducing emissions, and adding real value. Aqua-Hot supplies more than 40 original equipment manufacturers in North America, China and Europe.

Aqua-Hot provides great solutions that make our customer’s product better.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Planner/Buyer to manage all activities related to the planning and purchasing of materials used in the company’s production and administrative support functions. This person will develop and implement programs through which to manage total procurement and inventory costs associated with the purchase of goods and services. Our ideal candidate will also maintain strong working relationships and communications directly with the supply base to monitor open purchase orders for all orders to ensure on-time deliveries as well as use metrics and quantitative analysis to monitor and improve Supply Chain processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the planning of materials and the procurement of raw materials for manufacturing runs.

Maintain purchase order status and inventory release status in the Purchasing system to ensure material availability.

Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of inventory Item Master Data for each project (Item price, lead times, safety stocks, min/max quantities) as needed to ensure the systems are effectively planning future requirements.

Develop and implement approved multiple supplier base; recommend the use of alternate materials, services, and supplies; develop and implement back-up sourcing plan(s) for raw materials, and key raw materials and components.

Manage the Overall Inventory Value within an acceptable range for our financial goals

Communication and coordination with accounting and other support departments.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Thorough knowledge of procurement, supplier relations, material planning and inventory management.

7+ years of experience in Purchasing/Planning

Strong negotiation and forecasting skills

Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a multi-discipline, fast-paced, growing, manufacturing facility.

Experience with ERP and MRP software

Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).

ASCM CPIM certified

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

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Schedule:

Work Location: In person