Electronics Planner/Buyer

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

• Create, evaluate and implement supply plans to maintain inventory levels of electronic components, assemblies and commodities in support of multiple production facilities and customer service requirements. 
• Implement and maintain commodity management strategy in support of the company’s supply chain goals
• Solicit RFQs and quotations and conduct negotiations with suppliers on pricing, statements of work, contracts and proposals 
• Manage supplier relationships and performance to cost, delivery, and quality requirements
• Utilize Oracle ERP system to plan requirements, create, review and issue purchase orders, identify scheduling problems, and maintain data integrity
• 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, and purchase terms and conditions

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field or a combination of equivalent education and 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 electro-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

The salary range is $65,000 - $80,000, based on experience.