Buyer / Planner

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Materials Manager, team of other Buyer / Planners, Manufacturing Supervisors, Engineers, and Operators in areas of responsibility

• Stock and non-stock order management in a manufacturing environment

• Exercises a key role in accomplishing plant customer service and inventory objectives (Raw/WIP/Buffers/Bulk) through effective inventory management/materials planning for assigned commodities and operational schedules

• Works closely with suppliers to make sure supplier on-time is achieved. Able to foresee potential roadblocks and provide recommendations, solutions, or notify manager.

• Issues forecasts to selected vendors to assure reliable supply chain performance

• Provides assistance to all raw material/WIP warehousing and shipping/receiving functions as required

• Create shop orders and schedule work centers

• Provide shortage reports for areas of responsibility

• Reschedule orders (push in and out)

• Review component inventory levels

• Run MRP and create purchase orders as well as invoice resolution

• Expedite orders with manufacturing / vendors

• React and manage quality issues with suppliers

• Work closely with Quality Department to review and disposition non-confirming material

• Report product line performance

• Communicate status of orders to Customer Service Representative when requested

• Evaluate inventory turns on raw, WIP, and finished goods

• Assist with cost roll by maintaining accurate part data (info records)

• Able to communicate with Auditors (internal and external)

• Safety - fully support plant Health Safety and Environmental Plan

Required Skills/Abilities:

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (any discipline) or Supply Chain Management OR

• Bachelor's Degree in other area and minimum of 1 year Supply Chain experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook)

• Working knowledge and proficiency in SAP systems

• Extensive knowledge of bill of materials and routings, preferably in BUS

• Effective verbal and written skills

• Independent analysis/decision-making capabilities

• Verifiable history of customer focus

• Able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

• Project Management skills

Preferred:

• APICS CPIM, or an aggressive plan for achievement of certification.

• Lean certification or knowledge a plus

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a factory environment (steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, some areas may require hearing protection, and hard hat)

• Must be able to work in a team environment with all branches of the plant

• Must be able to make changes to plan / schedule to meet customer demands / deadlines

• Must be capable of moving about the facility, including stairs.

• Must be able to either sit or stand in the performance of job duties, often for prolonged periods of time each day.

• Ability to work long hours, including overtime and weekends is an essential function.

• Must be able to occasionally bend, squat, kneel and reach.

• Some lifting on occasion.