Buyer / Planner

Overview

Procure materials & plan production to ensure continuous, cost‑effective manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement
• negotiation
• inventory
• mrp planning
• purchase orders
• expediting

Tasks

-Procure raw materials, fabricated parts, and industrial components in alignment with production schedules. -Track and resolve discrepancies related to quantity, quality, or delivery. -Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery terms. -Participate in supplier audits and performance evaluations. -Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock to balance availability and cost control. -Support engineering changes, new product launches, and cost-reduction initiatives. -Work closely with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure materials meet specifications. -Develop and execute production and procurement plans based on MRP, sales forecasts, and customer demand. -Maintain accurate and timely purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery and proper documentation. -Expedite purchase orders to address shortages or changes in production needs.

Requirements

• erp
• excel
• apics
• bsc
• negotiation
• lean

What You Bring

-3–5 years of experience in buying and planning in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment. -Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor). -Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis). -Solid negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. -Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Just-In-Time (JIT), and Continuous Improvement practices is a plus. -Knowledge of industrial materials and components (e.g., steel, castings, fasteners, bearings, motors). -Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). -APICS/ASCM certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) preferred.

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About Ideal Tridon Group

-Evolved from a regional clamp maker into a globally recognized engineering brand. -Provides stainless-steel worm-gear and specialty clamps for critical systems. -Strategic growth through acquisitions like Strapbinder®, Norton Industries, and Fast‑Lok. -Serves industries including turbochargers, exhaust systems, industrial pumps, plumbing, data center cable supports, and marine fittings. -An unusual fact: offers designs from sanitary 3A food-grade clamps to heavy-duty strut systems—all under one roof.

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