Stock Buyer/Planner
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VFP INC
Duffield, VA, US
Summary
The Stock Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing material procurement, maintaining inventory levels, and coordinating with vendors to support production schedules. They also handle order expediting, resolve invoicing discrepancies, and ensure safety compliance within the warehouse environment.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Duffield - Duffield, VA 24244Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Responsible for maintaining and supporting Production functions with materials. Must react to changing production schedule backorders and expedites late deliveries.
Reviews stock material in warehouse for order placement/replacement.
Verifies and/or counts stock in warehouse locations for work order changes.
Performs bi-annual inventory and as needed.
Reviews purchase requisitions from the stockroom and verifies quantity listed compared to current inventory levels.
Responsible for placing indirect orders for maintenance, service calls, and construction-in-progress orders for plant upgrades.
Follows up on back orders, expedites delivery and approves arrangements for delivery and notifies the appropriate department.
Evaluates vendor performance and utilizes selection of different vendor sources.
Receives shortage lists and updates with all pertinent information, delivery date expected, purchase order number, and vendor reference and distributes to specified departments.
Searches for alternate vendors during shortages or stockouts.
Prints and reviews open orders, send copy to vendors for their review when necessary.
Prints and reviews open orders and send updated copy to vendor for expediting.
Meets with vendors, customers, and sales representatives.
Assists electrical and finishing departments in locating specified material quickly.
Reviews with Engineering current changes on part numbers, TCN, and ECN updates. Resolves discrepancies and initiates approval for substitute items.
Requests MSDS forms from all vendors concerning hazardous material on purchase requisitions and sends to Safety Officer.
Sets up credit account with new vendors.
Works with Accounting to resolve invoicing discrepancies.
Assists the warehouse in setting up tag systems for stocked items and maintaining pull tag systems.
Assists with vendor managed inventories and with setup of new VMI programs for stocked materials.
Maintains good housekeeping practices with an emphasis on safety regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned or required by management.
Qualifications
Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Experience 1 - 2 years in purchasing and supply chain Certificates, Licenses or Registrations Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to our company insurance policy Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge of algebra, geometry and mathematical formulas
Must have excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office applications) and other applicable inventory and payroll systems
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
An equipment shelter / building manufacturer.
VFP, Inc., an employee owned company, is committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, integration and on-site installation. Since 1965, VFP has earned a worldwide reputation for quality workmanship and superior customer service.
VFP shelters protect critical equipment in all 50 states and around the world on seven continents. From the Sahara desert and the Australian Outback to the South Pole, VFP buildings have withstood hurricanes, earthquakes and the full spectrum of environmental extremes.
Our manufacturing facilities occupy over 200,000 square feet in two buildings in Duffield, Virginia. The facilities allow all construction and equipment integration to be performed under one roof, which provides for timely completion and consistent quality.
Our valued customers are always welcome at our two manufacturing plants because we are proud of our products and the skilled people who produce them.
Founded
1965
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Self-Owned
Headquarters
Roanoke, Virginia
An equipment shelter / building manufacturer.
VFP, Inc., an employee owned company, is committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, integration and on-site installation. Since 1965, VFP has earned a worldwide reputation for quality workmanship and superior customer service.
VFP shelters protect critical equipment in all 50 states and around the world on seven continents. From the Sahara desert and the Australian Outback to the South Pole, VFP buildings have withstood hurricanes, earthquakes and the full spectrum of environmental extremes.
Our manufacturing facilities occupy over 200,000 square feet in two buildings in Duffield, Virginia. The facilities allow all construction and equipment integration to be performed under one roof, which provides for timely completion and consistent quality.
Our valued customers are always welcome at our two manufacturing plants because we are proud of our products and the skilled people who produce them.
Founded
1965
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Self-Owned
Headquarters
Roanoke, Virginia
