What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aftermarket Planner/Buyer position at SPX Cooling Tech LLC?
Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse t eam of unique individuals who all make an impact. As an Aftermarket Planner / Buyer, you will manage the administrative functions of component sourcing, planning, and procurement to support aftermarket pass-through and manufacturing orders. This role involves issuing and expediting work and purchase orders, developing forecasts for long lead-time items, and resolving supplier invoice issues while ensuring materials align with production schedules and sales order ship dates. By leveraging expertise in MRP, BOMs, and vendor management, you will maintain efficient supply chain operations, collaborate with internal teams, and enhance supplier relationships to ensure the seamless fulfillment of customer orders .
This role encourages innovation and continuously improves efficiency of technical support, monitors advances of technology and competition, and supports global and acquisition-related technical issues in areas of expertise.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be :
- Purchase Orders and Sourcing Management
- Analyze and expedite open and emergency purchase orders using system reports.
- Meet with vendors to enhance sourcing effectiveness and improve lead time efficiencies.
- Material Planning and Inventory Control
- Review and analyze MRP output to determine valid material requirements while considering excess on-hand / WIP inventory.
- Maintain order policies, safety stock levels, and issue codes to ensure accurate material planning.
3. Inventory Optimization and Process Improvement
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has :
Required Experience
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education & Certifications
Travel & Working Environment
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include :
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
