Planner/Buyer

Planner / Buyer

OPEX Corporation is currently looking for a full-time Planner/Buyer to work in our Plano, TX office.  The Planner/Buyer will manage the planning and procurement of goods, services and assigned commodities for this global technology leader in warehouse automation, high-speed mailroom automation, document imaging, and material handling.

Job Description

• Sourcing, planning, negotiating, and placing purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services in support of production operations located in Moorestown NJ and Plano TX


• Implement and maintain commodity management strategy in support of the company’s supply chain goals


• Utilize Oracle ERP system to plan requirements, issue purchase orders, identify scheduling problems, and maintain data integrity


• Manage supplier performance to cost, delivery, and quality requirements


• 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, RFQ’s, and purchase orders

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field or equivalent work experience 


• Commodity management experience, preferably in metals & fabrication, mechanical assemblies of electronic/electrical components


• Prefer minimum 5 years in Procurement/Planning/Supply Chain/Materials


• Professional certification a plus; APICS CPIM or CSCP


• Strong knowledge working with an ERP 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


• Some walking and/or driving between local facilities; occasional air travel may be required