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Buyer/Planner

500 S 7th St, Albion, IN, 46701, United States

Job Description

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a Buyer/Planner at our manufacturing facility located in Albion, IN.

 

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

Reporting to the Materials Manager, the Buyer/Planner coordinates activities involved with purchasing goods and services such as raw materials for the location by performing the following duties:

• Reviewing requisitions
• Conferring with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Selecting products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items
• Estimating values according to knowledge of market price
• Determining method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid
• Preparing purchase orders or bid requests
• Reviewing bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Maintaining procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
• Discussing defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
• Approving invoices for payment
• Expediting delivery of goods to users
• Master Scheduling
• MRP/ERP

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or comparable discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. 

• 3+ years related work experience in a manufacturing environment.

• 3+ years Master Scheduling

• ERP/MRP experience.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

·        ERP - TCM Workwise

We care for our people. Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

 

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve! 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

 

Work Authorization 

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. This position does not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.