Title Purchaser Planner  About the Organization Founded in 1989, Thorlabs seeks to accelerate the forward movement of scientific discovery and advancement! As a vertically integrated manufacturer of photonics components, instruments, and systems, our vast product portfolio includes over 20,000 items, ranging from optics and optomechanical positioning components to imaging systems, many of which are customer inspired. Photonics is the foremost technology driving innovation in science and engineering. As the number of technological innovations has grown, Thorlabs has extended its core competencies in an effort to play an ever increasing role serving the Photonics Industry at the research end, as well as the industrial, life science, medical, and defense segments. Headquartered in Newton, NJ, Thorlabs has grown to approximately 2300 employees with manufacturing and sales offices in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Sweden, Japan, China, and Brazil. As light-based technologies push into new markets, Thorlabs plans to enter early with the products and services required to ensure the ultimate success of our customers.   Category AST - Advanced Systems Technologies   Location Corporate Headquarters - Newton, New Jersey   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Description The Purchaser Planner is responsible for but not limited to: planning, forecasting and inventory management for the assigned Business Unit, as well as, scheduling and scheduling workload. Responsibilities of the planning/purchasing position will include, purchasing consumables and project work to reduce costs and improve processes, as well as, ongoing vendor evaluations in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements. Works under general supervision. Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to: Purchasing (Daily purchasing, expediting, date and data management) Planning (Daily printing, scheduling/ re-scheduling/ date management) Product Availability and Lead Time calculation Review document and data. Assist documentation control as necessary. Initiates and participates in purchasing improvement and cost reduction programs Generate special and periodic reports as required or directed Inventory Control and Inventory Planning (Safety Stock, forecast, build/order size) Vendor Relationship Management Qualifications Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent or equivalent work experience Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Strong sense of ownership Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel Excellent organizational skills Strong ability to work well in a group atmosphere, and comply with high quality standards. Strong ability to shift from one task to another to address changing production priorities. Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://thorlabs.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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