Current Openings – United States

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST or BUYER/PLANNER
Trioptics Inc., is the United States subsidiary of TRIOPTICS (a Jenoptik, GmbH company), the leading manufacturer of optical test and production equipment for the Optical Industry. TRIOPTICS develops and produces the widest range of optical measurement and manufacturing systems that cover the complete field of optical testing and manufacturing including complex optimization of image quality using the active alignment technology. With our DAVIDSON OPTRONICS product line we produce fully computer-controlled alignment telescopes and visual Scratch & Dig standards.

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is based at our U.S. Production Center located in beautiful Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Trioptics Inc. offers an enriching environment with unlimited opportunities for technical development and the freedom to operate independently.

In your role as Procurement Specialist, you will build vendor relationships to secure the best prices on products for our company. You will provide accurate and timely purchase order processing and ETA status updates while maintaining inventory control and compliance with all corporate policies and procedures. Manage suppliers to reduce costs, improve quality, control inventories and ensure timely flow of material.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years purchasing, supply chain or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment and developing supply chain relationships.
• Intuit QuickBooks proficiency a must.
• Experience working in a optical, electrical and mechanical component environment is a plus.
• Imports, supply chain and sales allocation experience are preferred.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Assertive, self-assured purchasing professional that has a demonstrated history of excelling in a manufacturing environment.
• Past MRP / ERP experience is a must.
• Strong leadership, project management and tracking skills coupled with the ability to work with project teams to development supply chain planning and sourcing to support project material needs.
• Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Computerized MRP systems.
• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work independently

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create purchase orders for material to meet production site needs.
• Performing necessary follow-up and expediting with suppliers and carriers to meet production and project schedules.
• Processing PO’s upon receipt of proper authorization for operating supplies for all departments of the company.
• Maintaining an active and alternate list of acceptable suppliers and vendors.
• Audits and enforces warehouse inventory counts on a regular basis and provides reports to management.
• Communicating with planning team to establish reorder points and reserve levels.
• Scheduling material to meet production and inventory requirements. Track inventory and restock goods investigates inventory discrepancies and inventory shortages as well as transfer issues or other item discrepancies.
• Kitting of parts for all production instruments.
• Support meetings with suppliers to discuss contacts, price negotiations, lead-time issues, open order status, and new product lines.
• Monitor and report key performance metrics, including Purchase Price Variance, inventories, shortages, and supplier performance.
• Provide reporting, KPI updates, and metric data for supply chain.
• Develop thorough working knowledge of assigned commodities and associated supplier base.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Logistics or Supply Management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and QuickBooks and able to learn proprietary software quickly
• Purchasing or Supply chain Management experience with optical and mechanical components and their assembly is a PLUS.
• Hands-on, self-motivated and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• US citizenship is required in compliance with ITAR regulations

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires high level of comprehension, general, verbal and numerical intelligence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works majority of the day in a climate controlled environment, with the exception of occasionally performing work in the warehouse, which is subject to moderate changes in temperature.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $60,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Remotely:

• No

We believe our success depends on the quality of our people – if you are a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, innovative, and challenging environment, we are interested in speaking with you! We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive insurance package, tuition reimbursement and a 401K plan. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran