Purpose of the Position

Thorlabs, Inc. is looking for a motivated individual to join our growing Laser Division team located in the Washington DC area as a purchaser and production-planner. This position is responsible for planning, forecasting, purchasing and inventory management across multiple product lines. Additional responsibilities include coordinating administrative activities for the Jessup office, planning office events and social gatherings, and managing office areas and equipment. While the position is located in Jessup, MD, this position may be responsible for some purchasing and planning activities at our other manufacturing locations within the US. This position does not require travelling.

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

• Purchasing & Planning
  • Purchasing (Daily execution of planned and unscheduled POs, vendor communication, and date management)
  • Work with Production Manager on daily basis to support all ongoing productions as needed from buying perspective,
  • Planning (updating forecast, lead times, and inventory levels)
  • Document and Data Control
  • Initiates and participates in purchasing improvement and cost reduction programs
  • RMA Vendor Returns
• Inventory Management
  • Maintains the accuracy of inventory through controlling access, timely and organized transactions, and frequent counting
  • Receives shipments and assigns locations
  • Kits parts for production
• Office Management
  • Coordinates administrative activities for site.
  • Manage office areas and equipment, housekeeping of office facilities.
  • Purchase office supplies and furniture, office equipment, etc., for the entire staff in accordance with company purchasing policies and budgetary restrictions.
  • Plans office events and social gatherings
  
  

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience in ERP/MRP systems preferably MS Dynamics or D365 is a plus.

Education:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong sense of ownership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong ability to shift from one task to another to address changing production priorities.

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.