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.