Buyer/Planner II - Onsite

Regal Rexnord • Marengo, IL

87d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for performing and managing the buying/planning functions. Duties include responsibility for material replenishment process management, Inventory Management, Scheduling Customer Orders on the Production Floor, customer relations and job planning activities to support 100% on-time delivery and cost goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business or related field, experience in manufacturing, preferably, planning OR 5 years minimum relevant manufacturing experience
• Strong technical background, combination of education and work experience
• Ability to read Blueprints
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytic skills, a high degree of Microsoft Excel knowledge is required
• Good organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to analyze data, form strategic plans and execute at a tactical level
• Kanban experience, Oracle software is preferred
• Understanding of concepts in a Lean Manufacturing Environment and Kanban Supply Chains
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency
• Change Agent, demonstrated ability to drive process improvements
• US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Green Card holder (for ITAR compliance purposes)

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders for materials and confirm delivery with suppliers, expedite material as needed
• Lead Lean Materials process improvement initiatives to reduce Past Due PO’s and number of stockouts
• Drive inventory reduction and cost savings through lean tools and supplier negotiations
• Coordinate priorities with outside suppliers and internal operations
• Monitor Kanban Ordering system, resize to current demand patterns and run MRP
• Generate Forecasts, Stocking Agreements and define Min/Max levels with Vendors
• Drive inventory reduction, cost savings and OTD
• Support Production Schedulers, Customer Service, Product Managers and Engineering as required
• Resolve and work on quality issues with the quality team and suppliers
• Work on Invoice Reconciliation process with Receiving and Accounts Payable to reduce Invoicing Issues with Vendors
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees