Buyer/Planner II

Regal Rexnord•Cambridge, MD

19d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer/ Planner is responsible for analyzing material requirements to support customer on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels. The Buyer/ Planner will be responsible for reviewing and aligning dates, purchasing (Direct, STO, MRO, and Outside Processing), and managing inventory levels to ensure that appropriate amounts of materials are planned to meet customer and business requirements. This individual will interface directly with Customer Care, Engineering, Production, Receiving, Shipping, Accounts Payable, and Category Managers. The Buyer/ Planner will report directly to the Materials Supervisor.

Requirements

Experience in manufacturing, preferably planning or 3-5 years minimum relevant manufacturing experience
Experience as a Buyer/planner in a manufacturing environment, utilizing SAP as the primary ERP system.
Strong understanding of production planning principles, scheduling techniques, and inventory management within SAP.
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 thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
Understanding of concepts in a Lean Manufacturing Environment
Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.

Responsibilities

Utilize SAP functionalities to develop production plans and schedules that optimize resource utilization and meet customer delivery expectations.
Analyze production capacity and constraints within SAP to balance workload and adjust schedules as necessary.
Create and maintain detailed production schedules within SAP based on the established production plans.
Coordinate with production supervisors and operators to ensure smooth execution of the production schedule.
Hosts daily production meetings with Purchasing, Materials, Manufacturing, and sales to identify challenges and solutions to meet customer order fulfillment dates
Identifies alternate solutions to meet customer want date and/or original confirm date. Reports and escalates potential and existing late customer deliveries
Monitor production progress within SAP and identify potential bottlenecks or delays, taking proactive measures to address them.
Communicate schedule changes and updates within SAP to relevant stakeholders, including the operations team, procurement, and customer service.
Collaborate with the materials management team to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and supplies for production.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date production records within SAP, including production schedules, material requirements, and production performance metrics.
Utilize SAP's reporting capabilities to analyze production data and identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities to enhance efficiency.
Hosts and leads High Risk process for identified orders and ensures order completion from release to shipment.
Other duties as assigned