Buyer/Planner

Job Summary:

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for supporting company delivery (OTIF) and inventory (Turns) objectives through:

• Timely procurement of raw materials & subcontract services
• Timely job scheduling and release that support production capacity constraints and customer delivery expectations.
• Regular monitoring of open order status to identify potential delivery risks and recommend countermeasures

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitors short- and long-term material requirements needs, develops and implements effective plans to assure material availability using Epicor to manage and action daily ERP messages
• Controls the flow of material from the supplier.
• Provides operations a production schedule that aligns with current capacity & material constraints.
• Manages non-conforming material (return material identify replacement, cost of quality etc.)
• Immediately communicates product revision changes to supplier.
• Responsible for making ‘what, when and how much’ decisions regarding material procurement.
• Monitors vendor on time delivery performance and escalates as necessary to commodity manager if chronic delivery issues are identified.
• Monitors supplier shortages, shortage analysis and communication to appropriate teams as defined by SCM RACI
• Monitors vendor quality levels and escalates as necessary to Quality if chronic delivery issues are identified.
• Initiates actions as necessary for the participation of Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance to resolve day to day vendor concerns.
• Actively maintains inventories at minimal levels
• Engages with supervisors & managers in decreasing or adjusting stock quantities as appropriate.
• Handles daily expediting to ensure high service levels to our customers
• Takes a proactive role in continuous improvement of the ERP System
• Support capacity and load management efforts with the operations team

Additional Duties:

• Provides support for SIOP activities by providing short and long term supply plans.
• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.
• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.
• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.
• Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications:

• Highly organized-demonstrates strong organizational and ERP skills.
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a materials role.
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning and Supply Chain techniques.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.
• Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.
• May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education:

• Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent
• Preferred Associates Degree with focus in Business disciplines
• Highly desired 4-year degree in Technical, Operations or Supply Chain Management