Buyer/Inventory Planner

2 Months ago • 3-5 Years • Operations • $54,000 PA - $95,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Liquid Robotics is looking for a Buyer and Inventory Planner to join their team in developing autonomous ocean robots. The role involves procurement and planning tasks to contribute to world-changing products. The successful candidate will balance stock levels and forecasting, working cross-functionally with suppliers, team members, and internal customers. Responsibilities include procuring hardware components, qualifying suppliers, managing the PIA process, monitoring and reporting on POs and RMAs, managing inventory levels, coordinating with the R&D team, and ensuring compliance. They also need to drive lead time, safety stock, and cost reduction in all projects. The role also involves managing consigned builds and assisting with kitting materials, helping with physical counts, creating purchasing reports, and managing invoices.
Must have:
  • Procure hardware components like PCBA and machine parts.
  • Qualify suppliers based on technical capability.
  • Monitor, expedite, track and report on all POs and RMAs.
  • Manage incoming material and inventory levels.
  • Own the transfer of new products from design to production.
  • Drive lead time, safety stock and cost reduction.
Good to have:
  • Experience in a lean startup environment
  • Experience working with Jira, Arena PLM, NetSuite MRP is a plus
  • Experience with FAR and DFAR is a plus

Job Details

Buyer/Inventory Planner
Overview
Liquid Robotics Supply Chain is seeking a Buyer and Inventory Planner to join us in the development of autonomous ocean robots. As part of our small but highly-motivated and fun team, you will participate in all aspects of the procurement and planning process that contributes to world-changing products. The successful candidate will bring procurement and planning experience with skills in balancing appropriate stock levels and forecasting. This position requires a highly motivated individual with a self-starter attitude and the ability to work cross-functionally with suppliers, team members and internal customers. Strong communication skills and making sure LR’s Supply Chain processes stay compliant are a must. This hybrid position is based in Herndon, Virginia with the partial ability to work from home. 
 
Responsibilities:
  • Procure hardware components such as PCBA, machine parts and cables during the early product development phase and through production based on MRP (Material Requirement Planning) from ERP system
  • Qualify suppliers based on technical capability, quality control, capacity, and manufacturing expertise and compliance. Maintain and update ASL (Approved Supplier List). Manage the PIA process (Proprietary Information Agreements)
  • Collaborate with LR Contracts, Compliance and Boeing counterparts to assure LR’s continuous compliance
  • Responsible for monitoring, expediting, tracking and reporting on all company and production Po’s and RMA’s.
  • Establish and cultivate relationships with local and international vendors and contract manufacturer
  • Manage incoming material ensuring proper disposition of received material and manage adequate inventory levels.
  • Coordinate with the R&D team as they develop next generation products
  • Source and order parts and assemblies to support development work and launch schedule.
  • Own the transfer of new products from design to production.
  • Drive lead time, safety stock and cost reduction in all projects
  • Support Engineering change order (ECO) functions and ensure proper implementation and disposition of impacted materials
  • Manage consigned builds, partially consigned builds, turnkey builds, and sometimes assist with kitting materials
  • Responsible to help with wall to wall physical count and drive resolution for discrepancies to assure accurate inventory counts (above 95%)
  • Create purchasing reports for management review. Lead the SOLR PO Process.
  • Manage cut-in dates of new materials based on consumption of old materials
  • Manage all invoices for credit card purchases and work closely with finance team monthly to resolve any open issues
  • Support the quarterly PPV (Purchase Price Variant) process and assist Finance establish the correct standard cost
  • Partner with BD (Business Development) on forecasting demand
  • Maintain annual Supplier Scorecards and implement corrective action as required. Participate in NCR (Non-Conformance Report) meetings and open and manage NCR Jira Tickets as needed.
  • Perform QMS (Quality Management System) tasks as assigned and create Work instructions and SOP’s.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned.
 
Expertise/Skills Required
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in operations, supply chain management, or related field with some technical knowledge in machine parts and PCBA’s.
  • Highly Analytical mindset
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, purchasing & vendor management in a manufacturing environment. 
  • Materials program management experience including defining, scheduling, tracking, communicating status, prioritizing
  • Experience in electronics and machine parts purchasing
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience with NPI (New Production Introduction) processes
  • Excellent communication skills, planning skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail
  • Experience in a lean startup environment is preferred
  • Experience working with Jira, Arena PLM, NetSuite MRP is a plus
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Creative self-starter to recommend outside-the-box and innovative process improvements
  • Experience with FAR and DFAR is a plus
  • Must be able to self-manage and balance multiple efforts as assigned by the Head of Supply Chain. Proactive problem solving, reporting and work approach.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $54,000 - $95,000
Liquid Robotics designs and manufactures Wave Gliders®, the world’s first wave and solar powered autonomous ocean robots. With partners, they address challenges facing defense, Oil & Gas, commercial and science customers by making ocean data collections and communications easier safer and in real-time. Liquid Robotics was acquired by Boeing in December of 2016 and operates as an independent non-integrated subsidiary. 
For more info, please visit www.liquid-robotics.com
Liquid Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 
 
 

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