Thorlabs
PurchaserPlanner
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“Purchaser Planner at Thorlabs. Skills: planning, purchasing, inventory management, vendor management, cost reduction. assisting planning, forecasting and inventory management for the Optics Business Unit. scheduling and scheduling workload”
What You'll Achieve.
reduce costs; improve processes; Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis
Industry & Context.
improve processes; cost reduction programs
undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations, stand or sit for long durations, perform repetitious work at times, lift or move objects up to 20 pounds, grasp, manipulate, or assemble parts and components that are often very small, wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment such as but not limited to masks, glasses, gloves, and specialty garments, safe handling and processing of chemicals like adhesives, lubricants and solvents, safe operation of job-related equipment and tools
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 1 years of experience in a similar position, High School Diploma or equivalent or equivalent work experience, sense of ownership, written and verbal communication skills, computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Excellent organizational skills, ability to work well in a group atmosphere and comply with high quality standards, ability to shift from one task to another to address changing production priorities
What You'll Do.
forecasting and inventory management for the Optics Business Unit
scheduling and scheduling workload
purchasing consumables and project work to reduce costs and improve processes
ongoing vendor evaluations in accordance to ISO 9001 requirements
date and data management
scheduling/ re-scheduling/ date management
Product Availability and Lead Time calculation
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
Review Document and Data
Review company back orders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works under general supervision; ability to work well in a group atmosphere
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills
Full Job Description
At Thorlabs, we design and manufacture components, instruments, and systems that transform the world by identifying, enabling, and accelerating key photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies. Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one. We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture. The position is responsible for but not limited to: assisting planning, forecasting and inventory management for the Optics 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 to ISO 9001requirements. Works under general supervision. Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations. **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. • 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). • Review Document and Data. • Review company back orders. **In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above, all positions are also responsible for:** • Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and qu
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