Buyer-Planner/Cycle Counter – Las Vegas, Nevada

Position:
Buyer-Planner/Cycle Counter

Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Date: 
March 2023

Company Overview

Unimacts is a contract manufacturing and supply chain management company that focuses on the solar and wind industries.  The company has operations in the US, Mexico, Spain, India and China.  Unimacts’ primary end market of solar will be undergoing significant and rapid growth in light of the recent Inflation Reduction Act.  This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced and dynamic company in the renewable energy markets.  In addition, the parent company of Unimacts is backed by industry leading VC companies that have invested in some of the most well-known VC-backed companies in the world.

Position Description

Unimacts is seeking a Buyer-Planner/Cycle Counter for its Las Vegas Operations. This position will report directly to the Logistics Manager.  The Buyer Planner will work closely with our global supply chain. This position will play an essential role in aligning our material availability to our production plan, to ensure production schedules can be met in a way that achieves our on-time delivery goals. This role provides an essential communication point and drives action locally as well as throughout our global supply chain it is a key interface providing support and communication between suppliers and management.

Position Responsibilities

• Planning and purchasing of raw material and components to support the Unimacts Las Vegas facility.
• Ensure material availability is aligned with the requirements of the production plan.
• Recommend and where necessary carry out detailed changes to the production plan or material schedules.
• Interface with suppliers to ensure on time delivery is achieved at budgeted costs.
• Prevent material shortages.
• Establish inventory levels of components and raw materials.
• Manage inventory to maximize inventory turns.
• Carry out inventory analysis as needed to validate stock levels and audit system transactions.
• Analyze messages from and MRP system and place orders in a timely manner.
• Forecast and plan assigned commodities at the SKU level.
• Manage suppliers to reduce costs, improve quality, control inventories, and ensure timely flow of material.
• Monitor and report key metrics.
• Initiate continuous improvements based on the performance metrics.
• Reconcile in-process inventory, update ERP system.

Qualifications Required

• BS. degree Supply Chain Management and/or equivalent work experience.
• General knowledge of Mexico import/export processes and international supply chain
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience purchasing raw materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience buying components from local, US based and international sources.
• Previous experience with an electric motor or electrical / electronic supply base would be an advantage.
• Experience in buying steel and commodity type raw materials.
• Working knowledge and in-depth understanding of MRP concepts including bills of material / engineering change etc.
• Must be “hands on” with strong problem-solving acumen.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to details.
• Required to have an extensive working knowledge of PC functions and Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Excellent communication skills: Bilingual English Spanish
• Strong interpersonal skills, works independently, displays initiative, and solves problems with proficiency.

Performance Metrics for this Role

Will include but not be limited to:

• Purchase Price Variance
• Inventories vs plan
• Material shortages
• Supplier Performance to plan
• Cycle Count in process inventory

Additional Information

Compensation: Competitive
Travel:  Minimal – 10%, domestic and US

For consideration, please e-mail your resume, cover letter and compensation history to careers@unimacts.com