Buyer/Planner

BUYER/PLANNER

HOUSTON, TX

TEMP TO HIRE
WORKING HOURS: Can start between 7am - 8am and end between 4pm - 5pm (depending on start time)
*NO HYBRID OR REMOTE WORK
TEAM SIZE: Total of 8; however, that is split into 4 buyers and 4 planners
NO TRAVEL REQUIRED

INTERVIEWS:

Initial phone interview, then an in-person
MANAGER'S MOST IMPORTANT SKILL SET/EXPERIENCE BELOW: (ENSURE THIS IS CLEARLY DETAILED YOUR RESUMES)
a. Strong negotiation skills
b. Excellent communication skills
c. Experience working in an MRP system, JDE preferred
d. Experience as a buyer and planner in a production environment
e. This is a fast-paced environment so we need someone who is organized and comfortable with the quick pace

JOB ROLE:

Plan, schedule, and release purchased parts and assemblies in accordance with operating guidelines as well as identify and select suppliers, complete requests for quotes, issue and expedite orders. We are looking for a detail-oriented, experienced buyer and production planner, with great problem-solving skills to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable of material requirements planning and demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Complete requests for quotes, issue purchase orders and expedite orders.
- Confirm purchase orders and keep PO status up to date.
- Expedite the filling of orders by suppliers to meet production needs.
- Process and resolve non-conformance product issues; initiate vendor chargeback and coordinate with various departments to process credit memos.
- Maintain standard cost of individual Buy parts and coordinate with accounting to roll costs accordingly.
- Resolve vendor invoice discrepancies.
- Coordinate with engineering to source new/alternative products when supply chain issues for raw materials persists.
- Monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle and maintain inventory at planned levels.
- Review and release work orders per the system demand, manage the system recommended messages and review / resolve material shortages.
- Regularly update work order due dates based on fluctuations in the delivery schedules from vendors.
- Manage ERP exceptions and system generated messages.
- Participate in interdepartmental projects/activities as assigned.
- Apply best practices to maintain NOV guidelines regarding price, service, quality, and delivery.
- Comply with all Company and HSE policies and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned

Skills

We are looking for a detail-oriented, experienced buyer and production planner, with great problem-solving skills to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable of material requirements planning and demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: 

HS Diploma

PREFFERED EDUCATION:

Would prefer a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, but it is not a requirement if you have comparable work experience