Job Type Full-timeDescriptionWORK FOR A 5-YEAR WEST MICHIGAN'S BEST AND BRIGHTEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR® WINNER!Are we a match?From day one, employees are made to feel valued as part of the ITC team. With respect for diverse perspectives, experiences, and talent, we're proud to both develop from within and welcome newcomers, creating a dynamic group of individuals who expand our viewpoints. We encourage growth and value input from every team member. Entrepreneurial spirit thrives here, bringing innovations and unmatched energy to all we do. Together, we're greater than the sum of our parts.
- Do you thrive on the challenge of meeting customer demands and expectations?
- Would the opportunity to work with international suppliers excite you?
- Are you skilled in long range planning?
- Do you enjoy diving into details?
- Are you able to work onsite at our Hudsonville, Michigan location at least three days per week? This is a requirement.
You're still looking at the posting...great! Let's dive into some perks that ITC provides (they're pretty great if we do say so ourselves!) and then explore the nitty gritty.DISCOVER A CAREER YOU LOVEBenefitsWe offer generous paid time off, holidays, competitive health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 100% vested 401k with match, short term disability, education reimbursement, performance incentive program, LinkedIn Learning, the Calm app, employer sponsored community involvement opportunities, company events, ITC Well-Being program, employee assistance program, birth/adoption leave, ITC pontoon and RV rental, and voluntary benefit programs including vision, long term disability, and additional life insurance.Looking to learn, grow and advance in your career? At ITC, each employee gets 12 hours annually of paid job enhancement training completed during the work day.FlexibilityWe understand family commitments may lead to work interruptions. At ITC, you'll have the flexibility to take care of important family matters. Plus, we offer hybrid work opportunities for our office team, making it easy to find the work-life balance you're looking for.Amazing CultureOur team loves working hard and having fun! With frequent small events and company wide gatherings, we understand the importance of relaxation and team building. We're big on respect, and we ensure a workplace free of any discrimination or exclusion.ITC also teaches and uses the 5 Languages of Appreciation so we can recognize people the way that works best for them. We often hear it's our culture that keeps people here. It's kind of a big deal!ABOUT THE JOBSUMMARYThe Planner/Buyer position is responsible for issuing purchase orders, create item master set-up, conducting requests for quotation, working with overseas entities to ensure timely receipt of product, demand forecasting, coordinating freight, and inventory management.*This hybrid position works onsite in our Hudsonville location at least three days per week.CORE DUTIESPurchasing
- Issue Purchase Orders for finished goods and component inventory maintaining proper inventory levels.
- Purchase supplies and services related to operations and facilities.
- Maintain proper levels of operating supplies while minimizing expenditures including the submittal of request for quotations (RFQ).
- Establish and maintain domestic and international relationships on an on-going basis.
- Maintain daily communications with overseas office regarding product ordering, availability, shipment timing and transportation.
- Monitor and establish domestic transportation contracts, rates and compliance.
- Initiate and follow up regarding any vendor issues.
- Execute timely and accurate purchasing network.
- Maintain demand forecast data including sales forecast changes, pricing revisions, min and max order qty's and due date revisions.
- Maintain proper mode selection for inbound shipments balancing freight cost and priority.
- Coordinate billable inbound air freight, samples and tooling for billing back customers as required.
- Coordinate customer demand with third-party suppliers.
- Attainment of SDS sheets as required from vendors.
Inventory
- Maintain and adjust inventory reorder points to maximize inventory turns and minimizing inventory valuation while matching customer demand.
- Identify obsolete and overstock inventory, working with Sales and product development to eliminate inventory.
- Assist in the accuracy of inventory valuation and physical counts.
- Ensure timely and accurate input of inventory transactions into the application software.
- Maintain item master elements and item classification within the business application software.
- Research and approve price change notices as required.
- Coordinate movement of goods to proper facility to meet shipping demand.
- Secure product and facilities.
Other
- Continue training, education and assessments on services and equipment.
- Continuous improvement of procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
ABOUT ITCITC is a rapidly growing, family-owned business with a friendly, energized, and team-oriented work environment. By focusing on talented people, advanced manufacturing, and superior engineering, ITC has become a leader across our industries, creating thousands of products for customers who demand impeccable performance.With a broad range of customers spanning the marine, RV, automotive, architectural, specialty vehicle, and workplace furniture industries, we're experts in:
- RBG(W) lighting and control
- DC Power & Charging Solutions
- Vehicle Components & Accessories
- Global Manufacturing & Distribution
- Design & Engineering
Entrepreneurial spirit thrives here, bringing innovations and unmatched energy to all we do. From design, to production, to product performance, our solutions are shaped by our specialized experience and unique team.ITC is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.Want more info? Visit our website to apply today. RequirementsJOB DESIRABLES AND REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
- Three to five years (3-5) years experience in purchasing and/or inventory management preferred.
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power point, Outlook, Teams).
- Patience, good listening, and comprehension skills necessary to make critical decisions.
- Excellent telephone, written and verbal communication skills required.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to determine resolutions or approaches to manage issues.
- Must be able to work well with others across a broad spectrum of education and experience levels.
- Infor Syteline Experience a plus.
- Strong basic math skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours and attend two evening meetings per month.
- Must be able to work onsite in our Hudsonville, Michigan location at least three days per week.
Salary Description $60,000-$80,000