VAC Buyer-Planner

Bray Controls
13333 Westland East Blvd
Houston, TX 77041, USA

Founded in 1986, Bray International is a global leader in industrial valves, actuators, and control products, delivering innovative flow control solutions to customers in more than 40 countries. As a privately held company with nearly four decades of engineered excellence, we have built a strong reputation for high-performance products, superior value, and exceptional customer service. Our fully integrated product line serves over 12 diverse industries, meeting the rigorous demands of the process sector with reliability and precision.

Guided by our vision to be the most respected and successful valve, actuator, and controls company in the world, we place people—our employees, customers, and partners—at the heart of everything we do.

The Buyer/Planner is a highly visible role responsible for planning and scheduling work orders and sales orders, procurement, and open order management processes. The scope includes supporting the day‑to‑day procurement, production planning, and scheduling needs of the Valve Automation Center and fostering strong relationships with vendors supplying complementary products for complex automation packages.

• Schedule and execute sales orders and work orders to meet required customer delivery needs.
• Develop sourcing matrices and maintain strong vendor relationships and management.
• Manage procurement and replenishment of assigned products.
• Maintain timely and accurate order acknowledgments and supplier promise dates.
• Review and take action daily on critical need items for urgent customer sales orders.
• Expedite/follow up on open purchase orders to maximize stock availability and ensure timely delivery of product.
• Expedite/follow up on open production orders across value streams to maximize stock availability and ensure timely delivery of product.
• Support sales, production, and other key internal customers on purchasing, production, and inventory needs through rapid & constructive communication.
• Be proactive with suppliers to negotiate and resolve performance issues that may impact costs, customer service, or quality.
• Ensure compliance with standard policies, procedures, internal audit, and quality management processes.
• Meet and exceed defined performance goals.
• Swiftly adjust/adapt/pivot planning and purchasing orders due to changing order deliveries, requirements, or unexpected vendor delays, working closely with the VAC Team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering/Distribution, Supply Chain, Business Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in a planning, purchasing, or production control position.
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, involving interaction with Assembly team members.
• Mastery of ERP systems and how to drive supply through MRP to accurately meet demand.
• Vendor management, issuing purchase orders, finding solutions for non‑conforming material, and assisting with accounting’s invoice verification.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances.

At Bray International, we are the leading provider of industrial valves, actuators, and related control products, renowned for our innovative flow control solutions worldwide. Joining our team means becoming part of a company that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration.

• Competitive Pay Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits: effective the first of the month after you have worked 30 days, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Healthy Work Environment: smoke‑free, drug‑free workplace for a safe and productive atmosphere for all employees.
• Career Growth: commitment to professional development with numerous opportunities for advancement.
• An Exceptional Company Culture: privately owned and operated with over 30 years of engineered excellence.

Join Bray International and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of flow control solutions!

• Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants who currently hold, or will require in the future, visa sponsorship are ineligible.

As a federal subcontractor, Bray International Inc., its affiliates, and subsidiaries comply with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act and applicable federal law. Employment is contingent upon a successful background screening and compliance with federal requirements, including drug testing for controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act.

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