SUMMARY:

AST Bearings LLC is a leading nationwide supplier of high precision bearings and bearing related products. We are presently seeking a highly motivated Buyer Planner for our Purchasing Department located in our New Bedford, Massachusetts location. AST has long been one of the leading companies in our niche market sectors. Come join our team in a fast-paced environment where we work with internal customers and international and domestic suppliers.

This position reports directly to the Purchasing Manager and there is opportunity for growth as we are part of a Fortune 200 company with over 50,000 employees worldwide.

JOB DUTIES

• Analyze inventory, usage, forecasts and production data to determine appropriate scheduling. Intermediate* Excel skills needed.

• Use and learn to become expert user of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) software.

• Submit and follow up on Requests for Quotation (RFQ’s) to suppliers.

• Negotiate with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery, and other requirements.

• Communicate with freight forwarders and coordinate documents required for foreign shipments, both import and export.

• Analyze product and assign HTS codes common to our industry.

• Enter and maintain accurate duty and tariff information in system.

• Assist Sales in determining landed costs, including cost, freight, and duty/tariffs.

• Provide Sales with freight and air shipping costs as needed, including rush shipments.

• Provide analysis and support for SKU rationalization / maintenance and other business initiatives.
• Work proactively with sales and marketing to identify trends and refine the demand plan.
• Liaise with external and internal delivery and warehouse teams to ensure goods are received on time.
• Enter and monitor purchase orders and proactively expedite with Suppliers.

• Obtain and review purchase order confirmation from suppliers, notifying sales of significant changes.

• Maintain department files: purchase orders, quotations, new item forms, correspondence, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Requires a high school diploma, or equivalent. Three years or more experience and/or a related tertiary degree is a plus. Some intermediate* Excel skills needed.

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and intermediate* Excel skills.
• Can learn and use software programs with ease.

• Strong reporting and analytical skills, detail oriented.
• Enjoy problem solving.
• Strong project, process management, and conceptual skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for presentations to all levels of customer
and management.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
• Highly organized, dependable, and reliable.

• Possess a "can do", positive attitude.

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with an ability to multi-task and set priorities to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of import / customs processes and requirements / harmonized tariff code a plus.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to communicate and work with people from different countries and cultures whose main language may not be English, but who are communicating in English.

* First two Excel levels, this job requires Intermediate or higher:

Beginner – Beginner level skills include the ability to format basic formulas, conduct formatting within Excel, and create charts and graphs.

Intermediate – Intermediate level skills include more advanced formula understanding, the ability to utilize pivot tables, and lookup functions.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package, which includes a competitive base salary, medical, dental, short and long-term disability, flexible spending, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, and 401K with a significant company match.

The expected salary range for this role is $55,000 - $70,000. Final compensation will be determined by various factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, specialized skills, and other qualifications.

AST Bearings LLC is an equal opportunity employer.