Eden Equipment is looking for an experienced Production Buyer and Planner to join the Eden operations team. Eden built its first filtration vessel over 40 years ago and today continues to offer the highest quality, US-manufactured, long life filtration solutions across a wide breadth of categories and applications providing clean air, water and other liquids on a reliable, sustainable basis that is safe for our customers.
Join us to be a key driver in delivering high-quality products on time while fostering strong supplier relationships and cross-functional collaboration.
We are a growing manufacturer of industrial filtration products with a strong need for talented individuals to help us continue building the best FRP Vessels and filters in the world.
Job Purpose & Key Accountabilities:
The Production Buyer & Planner leads procurement and planning operations for Eden’s ISO accredited manufacturing facility in Austin, TX where we make a variety of filtration cartridges and some of the housings they go in. This pivotal role combines material and component sourcing and supply chain coordination in support of just in time arrival and optimal resource/warehouse utilization. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, leveraging technical proficiency with NetSuite ERP software and inventory management tools to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and scale production. Eden Equipment is committed to a culture of safety, continual improvement and insightful innovation and investment.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate material needs and place orders as necessary for all products required for production.
- Manage supplier relationships in support of accurate delivery times, negotiated terms, and non-conformance resolution.
- Oversee material logistics including warehouse operations, demand planning, and inventory control systems.
- Work within MRP system to plan production as needed for scheduled orders while incorporating lean manufacturing principles.
- Implement Kanban pull systems for non-inventory items (i.e. consumables).
- Proactive and timely communication of material shortages and supplier performance within NetSuite ERP System.
- Collaborate across departments to optimize materials flow, forecasting, COGS of Eden Equipment manufactured products through process improvement.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in purchasing and production planning within a manufacturing environment.
- Direct experience with NetSuite preferred. Strong technical proficiency with other ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle EBS, or similar also considered.
- Direct management of continuous improvement initiates.
- Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships effectively through negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (M365)
- Hands-on experience with inventory management systems, warehouse operations, and logistics coordination.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, MRP systems, and production scheduling techniques (example FIFO).
Work Hours:
Our core business hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday-Friday. We can offer flexible arrival and departure times outside these hours to avoid traffic, accommodate childcare and school schedules, etc. (This is an overtime exempt position)
Physical Demands:
This position requires long periods of working at a desk, looking at a computer screen, and analyzing data. Occasional movement for production walk-throughs, facility tours, or office meetings. Lifting is limited to carrying light office supplies or product samples under 25 lbs. Travel to vendor sites for inspections, negotiations, etc. estimated 10% of time.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- buying: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
