Entry-Level Buyer Planner

Entry Level Position! You can be trained to become a successful buyer on a driven team.

Manufacturing industry: Technical Background is a plus!

Aegis Worldwide is seeking an entry-level or junior Buyer Planner to join a leading manufacturer in Schiller Park, IL. This is a great opportunity to gain experience and work on a motivated team.

Responsibilities:

• Review production plans for multiple production and job orders
• Places purchase orders and expedited materials as required to support production schedules
• Works toward achieving annual cost reduction goals.
• Assesses establishes & maintains capacities of work cells through continuous review of advanced planning data.
• Submit Internal reports daily on finished goods commitments to customers.
• Ensures that production schedules are in sync with purchased materials schedules to optimize all supply chain goals
• Negotiates with suppliers for materials and services by achieving the lowest total cost
• Adheres to industry-wide Purchasing Good Practices when dealing with suppliers
• Creates and submits Requests for Quotation (RFQ's) to suppliers and follows-up as necessary
• Communicates with suppliers regularly assisting to cultivate relationships with them. Participates in on-site meetings with suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant Technical Degree
• An adaptable mind-set, characterized by strong self-motivation and data-driven.
• A willingness to learn and approach problems with analytical discipline. The candidate should be a proven problem-solver.
• A strong ability to interpret raw data into a meaningful summary which can be conveyed to leadership.
• An open, positive, and team-oriented demeanor.
• Strong computer and typing skills.

If you are interested please send your resume to vpezza@teamaegis.com. You can also apply here and I will reach out.