Purchasing Planner

Are you a Purchasing Planner looking to join one of the top Software and Consumer Electronics industries?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in purchase planning?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work on-site with our client in Grapevine, TX. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• Purchasing Planner responsibilities include creating and tracking manufacturer orders based on material planner/analyst's requests.
• The position works with the warehouse team to prioritize and complete the escalated customer backorders.
• Responsibilities include reviewing and resolving invoice discrepancies before payment is scheduled.
• Create manufacturer orders and transfer tickets for each manufacturing operation needed to produce the product.
• Meet with Production Control to determine the proper sequencing/priority of manufacturing operations.
• Process local purchase requests and orders.
• Review and validate vendor invoices before bringing them to the Finance department.
• Work with the CN Buying team to resolve PO/SO/Invoice discrepancies.
• Builds and maintains a positive work environment supported by open feedback and two-way communications at all levels.
• Keep the warehouse process organized and smooth at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work environment while supporting the company's culture.
• Responsible for fostering a healthy and safe work environment, focusing on the well-being of all associates.
• Other Duties not listed may be assigned.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $45K/year.

Hours: 40 hours/week.

Length: Direct Hire.

Sounds like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in purchase planning.

• Ability to work with and analyze large amounts of data.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with internal customers.
• Willing to take direction and work independently.
• Apparent success in the delivery, supply, and materials management solutions with demonstrated results.
• End-to-end supply chain knowledge.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment
• Use of ERP and forecasting systems.
• Self-motivational skills and good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to organize and categorize work priorities to complete work.
• Critical analysis and complex problem-solving skills are needed.
• Minimum of 2 years of speaking in English and Mandarin.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• The office environment may need extensive walking while working and walking in the facilities, reaching high heights, bending or stooping below the waist, and repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.