What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner/Buyer position at CompX Grayslake?
CompX Grayslake is hiring a Planner/Buyer.
Position Responsibilities:
- Schedule components and production to ensure sufficient inventory is available on a timely basis to achieve sales projections.
- Review MRP outputs daily to ensure all required actions are taken – planned orders (job and purchase), expedites, defers, and cancels.
- Plan and place manufacturing orders and purchase orders for production components and finished goods to ensure on time delivery.
- Proactively review and expedite parts shortages by identifying issues and internal bottlenecks.
- Communicate production schedule changes and future needs to appropriate production areas.
- Optimize inventory levels to meet production requirements and inventory control goals.
- Work with multiple business sites to procure/provide products.
- Understand customer needs, history, forecasts, and sales plans.
- Analyze and correct inventory records and transactions to ensure system accuracy.
Collaborate effectively with multiple departments including Sales, Engineering, Quality and Production.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalent.
- Five (5) plus years of MRP planning experience with some purchasing knowledge.
- Strong working knowledge of ERP system; SyteLine experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working with manufacturing BOMs.
- Must have high initiative, integrity, strong work ethic, good communications, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
- Detail oriented with a high sense of urgency.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- APICS/CPIM highly desired.
- SyteLine experience preferred.
CompX Grayslake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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