Infintium Fuel Cell Systems
Buyer/Planner
– Infintium Fuel Cell Systems – Greenville, SC – Full-time – Salary: $70,000 – $75,000 per year
INFINTIUM INC is an EEO Employer – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
Job Description As a Buyer/Planner, the successful candidates will work independently and with the team to support Infintium’s Power Cell production for existing and new products. Must be capable of setting and meeting goals reliably, with limited oversight, as well as collaborating heavily with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Accounting teams. The role is perfect for an experienced supply chain professional looking to gain hands‑on experience in a small company environment.
Essential Job Functions
Recommend and release direct material purchases based on forecast, actual demand, production build and existing inventory
Source and qualify suppliers, negotiate / write supply agreements, while ensuring the supplier’s ability to meet production requirements and quality expectations
Monitor inventory levels for materials and place orders in a timely manner to meet the production schedule
Participate in cross‑functional teams to ensure the continuous, on‑going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs
Remain current in technology and commodities and changes in market conditions
Participate in the introduction of new materials including verifications on product quality, cost, delivery time, payment terms, and customer service
Review new BOM releases and engineering changes and participate in design review and production meetings to provide any relevant information or updates
Maintain required information in SAP (including pricing, lead‑times and MOQ)
Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget
Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
Obtain output information
Prepare and submit status and performance reports
Look for and develop proposals recommending solutions to improve inefficient supply chain processes
Qualifications / Requirements
High School diploma or GED equivalent
5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in buying/planning
Familiarity with an ERP system such as SAP or Oracle
Demonstrated analytical, communication, and negotiations skills
Ability to work within a cross‑functional team environment and use a holistic view of the business needs to achieve common goal
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially with certain Excel functions
Strong project organization skills and ability to maintain timelines
Additional Desired Skills
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S.) from a four‑year college or university
Buying experience in metal fabrication, plastic and electronics industry preferred
Familiarity with purchasing targets for cost, quality, and delivery to achieve company targets
Experience with cost reduction or continuous improvement projects
Previous experience in a start‑up company’s supply chain organization
Demonstrated mechanical assembly aptitude and process understanding
Benefits
Three‑week vacation
10 paid holidays
Employer‑paid 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) 4% match invested on the first day
and so much more!
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
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– Infintium Fuel Cell Systems – Greenville, SC – Full-time – Salary: $70,000 – $75,000 per year
INFINTIUM INC is an EEO Employer – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
Job Description As a Buyer/Planner, the successful candidates will work independently and with the team to support Infintium’s Power Cell production for existing and new products. Must be capable of setting and meeting goals reliably, with limited oversight, as well as collaborating heavily with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Accounting teams. The role is perfect for an experienced supply chain professional looking to gain hands‑on experience in a small company environment.
Essential Job Functions
Recommend and release direct material purchases based on forecast, actual demand, production build and existing inventory
Source and qualify suppliers, negotiate / write supply agreements, while ensuring the supplier’s ability to meet production requirements and quality expectations
Monitor inventory levels for materials and place orders in a timely manner to meet the production schedule
Participate in cross‑functional teams to ensure the continuous, on‑going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs
Remain current in technology and commodities and changes in market conditions
Participate in the introduction of new materials including verifications on product quality, cost, delivery time, payment terms, and customer service
Review new BOM releases and engineering changes and participate in design review and production meetings to provide any relevant information or updates
Maintain required information in SAP (including pricing, lead‑times and MOQ)
Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget
Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
Obtain output information
Prepare and submit status and performance reports
Look for and develop proposals recommending solutions to improve inefficient supply chain processes
Qualifications / Requirements
High School diploma or GED equivalent
5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in buying/planning
Familiarity with an ERP system such as SAP or Oracle
Demonstrated analytical, communication, and negotiations skills
Ability to work within a cross‑functional team environment and use a holistic view of the business needs to achieve common goal
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially with certain Excel functions
Strong project organization skills and ability to maintain timelines
Additional Desired Skills
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S.) from a four‑year college or university
Buying experience in metal fabrication, plastic and electronics industry preferred
Familiarity with purchasing targets for cost, quality, and delivery to achieve company targets
Experience with cost reduction or continuous improvement projects
Previous experience in a start‑up company’s supply chain organization
Demonstrated mechanical assembly aptitude and process understanding
Benefits
Three‑week vacation
10 paid holidays
Employer‑paid 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) 4% match invested on the first day
and so much more!
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
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