Buyer/Planner II

Leviton Manufacturing•Northbrook, IL

6d•$63,098 - $75,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for timely procurement of a broad range of items (domestic and foreign) necessary to support Company requirements for both new product and sustaining production in an efficient, cost effective manner while maintaining quality standards at all times. Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels throughout product life cycle. This position works under moderate supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 3 years' experience managing suppliers and vendors
AS400 knowledge preferred
Oracle 12 ASCP knowledge preferred
Solid understanding of MRP system logic
Lean manufacturing knowledge preferred
Experience in multi-functional and new product teams preferred
Experience in a KANBAN or VMI environment preferred
Experience working in manufacturing environment
Experience presenting information to members of leadership team both within and outside of Operations (e.g. General Manager/Executive VP, VP of Engineering, etc.)
Strong interpersonal skills and experience working on cross functional teams

Nice To Haves

Certification in e.g. APICS, ISM or LEAN is a plus

Responsibilities

Maintain established line fill rates and target inventory levels for items as assigned
Negotiates with suppliers on cost reductions, lead time reductions, and overall improvements in quality
Procure materials needed throughout product life cycle
Prepare requests for quotations (RFQs/RFPs), analyze supplier responses, negotiate pricing and confirm purchase orders within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
Collaborate with strategic sourcing in identifying new sources of supply for finished goods, raw materials and components
Partner with cross functional team members in support of new product development & launches, material planning, order management and revenue planning
Implement contingency plans with Production Planning and Manufacturing when inventory availability commitments are at risk and initiate work-around activities
Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Strategic Sourcing and Engineering teams to audit and approve suppliers
Continually improve supplier performance to ensure optimum value for Leviton and its customers