Vispero is the world’s leading assistive technology provider for the visually impaired and owner of the brands AI Squared, Enhanced Vision, Freedom Scientific, Optelec, The Paciello Group and Interactive Accessibility. All the Vispero brands have a long history of developing and providing innovative solutions for blind and low vision individuals, helping them to reach their full potential.
Planner/Scheduler Coordinates the planning, procurement, and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, services, and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties.
About You…
- Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
- Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Self-Motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
- Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
- Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
- Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
- Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
- Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all activities related to procurement of components, assemblies, equipment, and services beginning with planning requirements to support schedules
- Establish and maintain supplier relationships both externally and internally to ensure company requirements are maintained
- Solicit and evaluate proposals for requested components and products
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with supply base
- Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the components balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs
- Create and distribute verified accurate purchase orders for goods or services
- Track status and report on delays or other issues with purchase orders issued to ensure time schedules are met
- Assist the Engineering staff in procurement of prototype components and assemblies
- Work with engineering to approve alternate sources for cost reduction
- Coordinate ECO implementation with suppliers and Freedom Scientific personnel
- Communicate with suppliers and customers both external and internal
- Maintains accurate record retention, per company policy, and work within the company’s established policies and procedures
- Drive cost reduction through negotiation of current components
- Works to consolidate components to ensure best-class pricing
- Analyze supplier sourcing and selection with an emphasis on cost reduction
- Identify areas of redesign that could result in cost savings
- Monitor and analyze obsolete material
- MRO purchasing as required
- MRP Planning required
- Planning for production
- Experience with manufacturing planning
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Qualifications
- Creative thinker with strong oral & written communication skills
- Multi-tasking in a dynamic, fast changing environment
- Knowledge of Applicant Tracking System
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- HRIS experience a plus
- Expertise interviewing and using social platforms to create brand awareness
- Knowledge of employment practices specific to federal/state laws
Education/Experience
- Associate Degree (two-year college or technical school): or 3 years of Work Equivalent
- Great Plains, Word processing, Spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Microsoft Suite experience
If you have a passion for excellence and want to work with an outstanding team of experts, working in an exciting, challenging, fast paced environment for the world’s leading assistive technology company, please send your resume to careers@vispero.com.
Vispero actively seeks to develop greater levels of diversity in our workforce and in our pipeline of future employees. We are committed to attract and retain candidates who have a passion for their work and encourage all individuals to apply. Vispero is an Equal Opportunity Employer.