Refurbishment Buyer / Planner

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Refurbishment Buyer/Planner is responsible for overseeing inventory control and purchasing activities to ensure the timely availability of parts and materials for refurbishment operations. This role ensures that stock levels are carefully managed to meet production needs without overstocking or shortages. The Buyer/Planner works closely with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Service, and Product Management, to maintain accurate demand forecasts and ensure smooth replenishment of inventory, supporting uninterrupted refurbishment production.

Responsibilities

• Place Purchase Orders (POs) for refurbishment parts and materials with domestic and international vendors.
• Track and monitor inventory movements across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy and timely replenishment based on usage and demand forecasts.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, facilitating quick turnarounds for warranty claims, rebates, and urgent parts.
• Continuously monitor the backorder list for refurbishment items.
• Source alternative parts when items become obsolete, unattainable, or when new materials are needed due to product acquisitions or process changes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with operational needs, ensuring smooth production cycles and timely delivery of refurbished products.

Qualifications

• BA in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in inventory control, procurement, or planning in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and optimize inventory levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for coordination across departments and vendors.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with both domestic and international vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); experience with salesforce.com, or similar inventory management software is a plus.
• Resourceful problem-solving skills, particularly in sourcing hard-to-find or obsolete parts.

We Offer

• Competitive salary and compensation package.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Short- and long-term, supplemental, and company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts on products and service