Hiring Senior Buyer/Planner

Hiring Senior Buyer/Planner

Position Description

The Buyer/Planner performs materials and production planning including
developing and maintaining relationships with the vendor base. Determine
the best vendors based on price, delivery, and historical performance. Plan
inventory levels and place orders. Determine purchasing priorities and
economic order quantities. Create and maintain vendor partnership programs,
JIT, Kanban, etc. Conduct and maintain cost reduction programs.

A degree in business or engineering with a concentration or experience in
manufacturing systems, materials manufacturing, or purchasing is desirable.
Supply chain management training helpful. APICS certification a plus.
Several years experience in a manufacturing environment.

Required Skills

* Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and organized, with strong
interpersonal skills
* High level of PC proficiency, particularly Word and Excel
* Solid experience implementing and using ERP/MRP systems, preferably
Epicor Vantage
* Experience in manufacturing costs estimating
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Proven negotiation skills
* Ability to work toward goal achievement with minimal supervision in
a fast paced environment
* Knowledge of ISO 9000 requirements

Company

Howell Laboratories, Inc.
188 Harrison Road
PO Box 389
Bridgton, ME 04009

Howell Laboratories, Inc., is a leading supplier of air-drying and fluid
processing equipment for the U.S. Navy, and through its Shively Labs
division, a worldwide supplier of FM antennas and related RF equipment.
Howell Laboratories, Inc is in its 41th year of business and is a well
paying employee-owned company with an excellent benefits package.

Websites: www.howelllabs.com
www.shively.com
Resumes can be e-mail to lrollins@..., faxed to 207-647-8273 or
mailed.

E-mail me if you need more information.

Norman Hutchins
Network Administrator
Howell Laboratories, Inc.
nhutchins@...




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