Manufacturing Buyer

Franklin Sensors is a small, fast-growing company that has quickly become a major player in the stud finder industry. Our patented and award-winning technology has led us to have the #1 rated stud finders at Walmart, Costco, Lowe’s, Harbor Freight, Menards, Amazon, Canadian Tire, Sam’s Club, Home Depot, Bunnings (Australia), BJs, Ace, True Value, and others.

This is a key managerial position for a person who is analytical in their decision-making, personable, detail-oriented, and has excellent communication skills. This individual will be a key member of our team and will have a key role in overseeing our supply chain operations.

Description

• Plan and coordinate purchases of approximately $15 million dollars per year of raw material purchases (circuit boards, injection molded plastics, electrical components, switches, battery connectors, thermo-formed and print packaging, etc.) from China, India, and domestic suppliers from multiple states.
• Determine appropriate purchase quantities to optimize use of cash and minimize shipping costs, while maintaining sufficient stock levels.
• Create optimal shipping plans, and oversee inbound shipping plans.
• Research and source various materials to support new product introductions, and to improve the quality and cost of existing raw materials.
• Maintain excellent communication with both domestic and foreign vendors (e.g. China and India) -- no foreign language skills required.
• Enhance the quality of inspections to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Coordinate with production manager to create optimal production plans for 59 finished good SKUs which are assembled in-house by a team of approximately 70 assembly workers.
• Perform other miscellaneous business functions, as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with focus on supply chain.
• 3-5 years of experience
• Excellent academic record.

Job Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Communicate proactively with Production and Engineering on issues with quality, product specifications, or delivery
• Must be able to effectively develop, track prioritize and manage complex projects.
• Ability to drive a project forward and work independently.
• Strong decision-making skills that include developing recommendations and solutions for issues or problems that may arise
• Collaborates well with a team and can gracefully give and receive feedback.

Job Type

· Full-time

Job Location

· Beautiful, friendly, Boise, Idaho area

To Apply

• Send resume to fabiola@franklinsensors.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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