Purchaser Planner

Job Title

Purchaser Planner I

At Thorlabs, we design and manufacture components, instruments, and systems that transform the world by identifying, enabling, and accelerating key photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies. Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation.

Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one. We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture.

Assisting the Purchaser Planner with planning, forecasting and inventory management for the assigned Business Unit, as well as scheduling and scheduling workload. Responsibilities of the Purchaser Planner I planning also included assisting in the purchase of inventory items and expediting purchase orders. While this role is located primarily in Newton, NJ, it may require travel to other Thorlabs locations.

Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:

• Purchasing (Daily purchasing, expediting, date and data management)
• Planning (Daily printing, scheduling/ re-scheduling/ date management)
• Product Availability and Lead Time calculation
• Initiates and participates in purchasing improvement and cost reduction programs
• Generate special and periodic reports as required or directed
• Inventory Control and Inventory Planning (Safety Stock, forecast, build/order size)

In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.

The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical

Activities:

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand, as necessary.