Buyer/Planner I

Regal Rexnord•Erie, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer/Planner I manages and plans materials-related functions, including purchasing, production scheduling, inventory control, and global sourcing. The role supports on-time delivery and company goals for quality, delivery, and cost by coordinating material requirements, schedules, inventory, and supplier activity. This is a fully onsite position at the designated Regal Rexnord office.

Requirements

Equivalent combination of experience and education.
Five years of materials management experience as a Purchasing Agent, Planner/Scheduler, Planner/Buyer, or Master Scheduler in a manufacturing environment; machining experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM and CPM certifications.
Experience with continuous improvement tools, including lean manufacturing techniques, rate-based planning, and Kanban replenishment.
Experience in low-volume metalworking, CNC, and manual machine shop environments.

Responsibilities

Manage purchasing and inventory control to meet on-time delivery goals and company quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
Requisition materials and establish sequential delivery dates for departments based on job priorities and material availability.
Examine materials delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications.
Calculate the amount of material required to complete job orders.
Challenge vendors professionally regarding lead times and pricing.
Maintain manual or computerized records of material inventory, in-process production reports, and the status and location of materials within the ERP/MRP system.
Support production scheduling on material-flow issues to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
Use Kanban and other lean manufacturing techniques to improve inventory turns and manage working capital.
Work with Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing on new product development and related projects.
Review visual schedules and related information to coordinate planning and forecasting of customer orders for shipment.
Conduct Final Assembly Schedule (FAS) meetings with Sales, with frequency determined by the Materials Manager and Business Unit Manager.
Lead larger buying and planning orders using cost-effective and efficient practices.
Support other buyers in developing knowledge of best practices and effective use of the ERP system.