Buyer Planner I

SCHROEDER INDUSTRIES LLC • Leetsdale, PA

7d

About The Position

It is the responsibility of the Buyer Planner to plan, direct and control the purchasing and inventory planning of select products/components using the principles of lean manufacturing. Responsible for all associated administrative controls, documentation, and communications for these products/components.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of ERP software, SAP experience is a plus.
• Two + years’ experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing or Business is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year work related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Experience with International Purchasing is preferred.
• Experience in fluid power industry and/or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Completion of APICS or ISM sponsored classes and/or APICS CPIM or ISM CSM/CPSM certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Material Planning for assigned commodity groups.
• Analyze, evaluate and monitor inventory to support the business.
• Adjust material plans to reflect changes in the forecast and/or business levels.
• Support cost reduction initiatives.
• Complete action items required for new product introductions (NPI), Product Change Notices (PCN) and Product Design Reviews (PDR).
• Purchase MRO supplies as needed.
• Process capital expenditure requests.
• Track insurance for international ocean & air shipments at the end of each month. Submit and follow up on all freight claims.
• Maintain material master data within SAP.
• Create new supplier and material number in SAP.
• Provide supplier performance scorecard recommended by QA and update vendor info record.
• Support other Buyer/Planners as needed.
• Assist in the Company's annual physical inventory.
• Visit vendors in coordination with the Purchasing Manager.
• Handle quality issues including initiating debit memos, NCMR reports, CPARS reports and all vendor returns.
• Send out the commodity price index and the current exchange rate monthly.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level