Buyer/Planner II - Onsite

Regal Rexnord•Marengo, IL

85d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

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. Key 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 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 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS 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 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) Physical Demand and Work Environment Physical Demands – while performing the duties in this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear . The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. Work Environment – the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. R estrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a "U.S. Person,' which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States. Expected salary: $70,000 - $85,000 annually. The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons. 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 About Regal Rexnord Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com. The Linear Motion Division is a major contributor to the Segment, with approximately 1,500 global associates and $400M in revenue. There are 10 main sites located across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, & Europe. 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 About Regal Rexnord Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

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
Good organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
Ability to analyze data, form strategic plans and execute at a tactical level
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)

Nice To Haves

Kanban experience
Oracle software is preferred

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
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