Buyer Planner I - 2nd Shift

Position Summary:

The Buyer-Planner I shall collaborate with Fleet Maintenance Operations to review and process purchase requisitions of materials/services at the right order quantity, the required lead-time and according to the organization’s procurement standard operating procedure. Buyer-Planner I will engage with both maintenance and purchasing supervision to support sourcing plans, any special projects/programs and execute tactical actions within the supply chain. This position is expected to be second shift (3:00 - 11:30 PM).

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure a continuous supply of materials and services by placing and managing purchase orders
• Engage with suppliers on basic negotiations & pricing oversight to ensure a competitive supply chain
• Collaborate closely with Buyer-Planners II / III, maintenance staff and suppliers on warranty recovery
• Be facilitators of inventory systems set-forth by the procurement organization
• Monitor, record, and manage inventory of purchased components within assigned areas of responsibility – including year-end inventory reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with the company’s standard purchase terms and conditions, and continuously communicate these requirements to suppliers
• Assist maintenance technicians with parts dispensing to fulfill repair work-orders and perform inventory reconciliation
• < 3% travel for emergencies – may need to retrieve parts from suppliers or a cross-campus location
• Additional duties assigned by management may apply

Education and Experience

• Associates degree in any area of study is required, preferably in business
• At least one (1) year of purchasing and/or material planning experience, three (3) years preferred
• Experience with ERP systems preferred but not required
• Relevant knowledge of service center for medium/heavy duty fleet, equipment & parts management
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to aggregate and analyze large data set.
• Strong working knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits at Modern:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings with Employer Match
• Health Savings Accounts
• Voluntary Insurance Products
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Paystubs
• Discount Memberships
• Company-Sponsored Events

Modern Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing all applicants and employees the right to equal employment opportunities with regards to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company will not engage in discriminatory practices against any applicant for employment or employee of the Company because of race, color, religion, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, ancestry, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, genetic information, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or any other legally protected class or status.