Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a Buyer/Planner at our manufacturing facility located in Albion, IN.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

Reporting to the Materials Manager, the Buyer/Planner coordinates activities involved with purchasing goods and services such as raw materials for the location by performing the following duties:

Reviewing requisitions
Conferring with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
Selecting products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items
Estimating values according to knowledge of market price
Determining method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid
Preparing purchase orders or bid requests
Reviewing bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
Maintaining procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
Discussing defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
Approving invoices for payment
Expediting delivery of goods to users
Master Scheduling
MRP/ERP
Bachelor’s degree in business or comparable discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
3+ years related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
3+ years Master Scheduling
ERP/MRP experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

· ERP - TCM Workwise

We care for our people. Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

Dexter offers a competitive wage
Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
401(k) Plan with company contributions
Opportunities for internal career development and growth

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. This position does not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

You should be proficient in:

Scheduling Experience