Buyer/Planner

Position Overview:

The Buyer/Planner is a critical role in the Supply Chain Management team, responsible for balancing the dual responsibilities of procuring materials and planning inventory to ensure a steady flow of components for uninterrupted production. Utilizing the Kanban system, the Buyer/Planner will optimize inventory levels and streamline purchasing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an effective Kanban system to ensure material availability in production cell.

• Maintain all Kanban cards, vendor information for accurate Kanban calculations. Ensure cell is tripping kanban properly and work with TL as needed to fix issues with triggers in the cells.

• Generate, review, and manage purchase orders and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.

• Collaborate with production teams to assess material needs, plan inventory levels, and anticipate potential disruptions.

• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and performance metrics.

• Conduct regular analysis of supply chain data to identify trends, forecast needs, and implement continuous improvement strategies.

• Manage stock levels and analyze cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy, adjusting Kanban signals as needed.

• Resolve any discrepancies, material shortages, or quality issues in collaboration with the Quality and Production departments.

• Stay informed of market conditions and emerging trends that may affect material availability and costs.

• Work closely with the procurement team to eliminate material issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.

• Proven experience in a buyer/planner role within a manufacturing environment, preferably with hands-on experience in Kanban and Lean methodologies.

• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and proficient in MS Office Suite.

• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to manage projects.

• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or related certification is advantageous.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic, collaborative work environment where your input is valued.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Competitive compensation package, including health benefits and retirement plans.

• A commitment to work-life balance with flexible working arrangements where possible.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions./p>

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.