Buyer / Planner

National Carwash Solutions has grown over the past 50 years to become North America's largest equipment, service, and cleaning solution in the car wash industry. Our world-class brands are backed by the largest service network in the country with more than 300 dedicated service professionals and growing! Come join us for an extraordinary career in a high-growth, team-oriented company!

Job Summary:

As a Buyer/Planner, you are responsible for the planning and placing of orders, and/or rescheduling delivery of orders for assigned parts, materials, and supplies pertaining to the manufacturing process, or items required for general business activities- ensuring quality standards are met and products are purchased at best value.

Job Duties:

• Reviews the Material Requirement Planning (MRP) report for purchasing requirements and executes daily actions according to department procedures (P.O., releases, supplier acknowledgements)
• Review requisitions and Engineering documents for requirements and specifications for SME
• Analyze data/data sets and synthesize into actions for the business.
• Communicates forecasted requirements to suppliers to maintain supply chain health
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals
• Maintain accurate planning metrics including lead time, MOQ/EOQ, costing, purchasing information, and safety stock levels
• Conduct regular reviews of current usage levels with above parameters to ensure proper order volumes and patterns are followed to support Manufacturing and Service needs
• Review all available reports for shortages and excess and take appropriate action to expedite or disposition material
• Manage Supplier invoicing approval to minimize Purchase Price Variance and supplier adherence to contract terms throughout the year
• Resolve non-conforming product, invoicing, and other issues in a timely manner to ensure availability of products and timely payment to suppliers
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and other departments to resolve procurement-related problems
• Escalate internal organizational issues and all issues pertaining to Suppliers (Cost, Quality, Availability, and Commercial) to the Procurement Director for resolution
• Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other procurement-related tasks as needed (cycle counting, inventory adjustments, new supplier identification)
• Special projects and other accounting-related duties as requested
• Comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies
• Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Management, Business, or associate major preferred
• Minimum of 3 years purchasing experience
• Strong analytical and computer skills. Able to use Excel as an analytical tool to analyze data, communicate results, and actions. Versed in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Can navigate Gmail and Google Drives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing principles and practices
• Strong MRP and/or ERP experience
• Experience managing assigned product metrics
• Proven experience in sourcing, negotiations, and developing cost-saving initiatives
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office advanced Excel capabilities
• Experience using purchasing software and manufacturing computer system

Grow your career supported by an energized and passionate team with professional development, training, flexibility, and opportunities for advancement. We offer competitive wages and benefits including comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, matching 401(k), paid time off and more.

National Carwash Solutions is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.