Somero Hires New Purchasing Buyer/Planner


The Purchasing department is pleased to welcome Alan Schmitt on-board. Alan started working with us on May 26th as a full-time Purchasing Buyer/Planner. As a Purchasing Buyer/Planner, Alan will be responsible for procuring components necessary to support production as well as negotiating the best possible component pricing.

Alan holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Lake Superior State University and an Associate’s degree from Northwestern Michigan College where he graduated with honors from Great Lakes Culinary Institute. Alan has 15 years of experience within the hospitality industry where he gained valuable purchasing experience. Outside of work, Alan enjoys cooking, golfing and spending time with his family.

Alan will be located in the Houghton, Michigan Support and Assembly Facility.

Please join us in welcoming Alan to the Somero Team!