THE COMPANY:
PAX Labs is an award-winning, consumer technology brand that supports responsible, adult use. Our products represent the gold standard in product quality and we aim to move the space beyond unfortunate stereotypes of cannabis users. Most of all, we want to be good stewards for a product and movement that enhances many people’s lives.
Headquartered in San Francisco, PAX is backed by leading technology investors including Fidelity Investments, Tiger Global and Tao Invest (Pritzker family fund). We are an exceptional team with hardware and software backgrounds in consumer technology, healthcare, and biotech, and are growing rapidly to deliver on our mission. Our internal culture values diversity, integrity, having an impact, and passion for the larger movement that PAX is a part of.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Sr. NPI Buyer/Planner you are responsible for analyzing, planning and coordinating material purchases for development builds to support the new product introduction schedule and the engineering and supply chain organization. The successful individual is pro-active, team oriented, understands hardware engineering practices and engages enthusiastically in the problem-solving process and exhibits strong follow through.
- You are responsible for supporting development builds with engineering program management and scheduling at manufacturing partners. Creation of planning and NPI bill of materials as required in Arena.
- Coordination of schedule conflicts, formulating recovery schedules, identifying impediments to successful builds (missing released drawings, etc.).
- Accountable for directing, controlling and coordinating product ordering and manufacturing order releasing.
- Analyzes the NPI schedule and component development readiness to initiate actions
- Requires product knowledge, understanding of NPI & document control process, scheduling techniques.
- Tracks shortages and works with supply chain, manufacturing partners and Asia team on ensuring stock is available for build schedule.
- Verifies documentation and revision levels with engineering prior to order release
- Interacts regularly with design engineering, project management, supply chain and manufacturing partners to ensure timely and accurate coordination of materials and resources to meet the NPI build schedule.
- Issues all purchase orders to manufacturing partners and confirm the timely preparation of material through the manufacturing process.
- Resolves, within scope of authority, accounts payable or supplier payment problems, informational requirements, payables or credit status communications issues, or other procurement related issues.
- Liaison between engineering & supply chain to ensure timely and accurate NPI plan execution
- Makes accurate commits and meets on time shipment goals.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years NPI planning and buying experience in an outsourced manufacturing environment
KEY ATTRIBUTES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS:
- Intermediate to advanced Excel and Arena skills
- Good organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good mathematical skills
- Demonstrate strong analytical, time management and follow up skills
- Prior startup experience
EDUCATION:
College degree or equivalent experience
PAX LABS PERKS & BENEFITS:
- A place to grow your career. We’ll help you set big goals - and exceed them
- People. Work with talented, committed and supportive teammates
- Equity and performance bonuses. Every employee is a stakeholder in our success
- Cell phone subsidy, wellness reimbursement, commuter benefits and discounts on PAX products
- Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits
- Location. Work in the heart of San Francisco
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