Syzygy Plasmonics Inc. (Houston, Texas) is a deep-decarbonization company. It builds reactors that use light instead of heat to electrify chemical manufacturing and power a cleaner, safer world. Utilizing technology licensed from Rice University and advanced engineering, Syzygy is commercializing a universal light-driven reactor platform. When powered with renewable electricity, this tunable technology reduces both cost and emissions from many different chemical reactions.

Job Summary: Syzygy is looking to hire a Buyer Planner to scale up our Supply Chain team. We are seeking a candidate who will be responsible for materials requirements planning; supplier relationship management; product life cycle; service design; and production for our photocatalytic reactors and photocatalyst.

Job Responsibilities:

• Forecast and plan assigned commodities at the SKU level.
• Manage suppliers to reduce costs, improve quality, control inventories and ensure timely flow of material.
• Monitor and report key performance metrics, including Purchase Price Variance, inventories, shortages, and supplier performance.
• Manage inventories to ensure continuous production while maximizing turns.
• Develop thorough working knowledge of assigned commodities and associated supplier base.
• Develop a thorough working knowledge of required MRP / ERP systems.
• Interact daily with Syzygy design organizations to interpret their needs and requirements.

Required qualifications:

• Experience - 5+ Years' experience in materials planning and production management.
• Technical - Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with an ERP system and bar-coding a plus.
• Education – Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Work ethic – A sense of urgency in meeting critical and time sensitive deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively prioritize tasks.
• Able to work well in both independent and group settings.
• Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and strong mathematics and computer skills are essential.
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn and assist in other job duties.
• Ability to seamlessly adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to effectively function as a team player.

HelpfulBackground:

• 3+ years of experience in prototype engineering and manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in root cause analysis, statistical analysis, and complex problem solving
• Background in developing engineering master data management tools and product life cycle systems.
• Experience in advanced quality concepts, risk management, process control, continuous improvement, and lean and six sigma concepts

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage)
• Career growth opportunities
• Friendly work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays

Syzygy Plasmonics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.