Buyer/Planner

Daktronics•Brookings, SD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer/Planner ensures appropriate inventory is ordered on time and in the correct quantities to support Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and the Master Production Schedule (MPS). The role places purchase orders with preapproved suppliers, transfer orders from other Daktronics factories, and work orders when scheduling production areas. It manages purchase order status by contacting suppliers and expediting or de-expediting materials as needed, following escalation processes when issues arise. The Buyer/Planner identifies and resolves data problems, maintains accurate systems information, and reviews item attributes and inventory levels to address excess and prevent its accumulation. The position manages production schedules for a factory value stream, communicates schedule changes to production-area leaders, and reports schedule shortcomings or part shortages to the Master Scheduler and Materials Manager. It also seeks continuous improvements in data management and factory paperwork processes, and performs other duties as needed to meet company growth and customer expectations. The role is in Daktronics’ High School, Park, and Recreation (HSPR) Manufacturing department in Brookings, South Dakota. Employees are expected to promote teamwork, build respectful professional relationships, represent Daktronics, model its team behaviors and culture, follow company procedures, and adhere to standard work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Business, Economics, Finance, Operations Management, or a comparable field.
Good computer skills.
Ability to participate successfully as a member of a team.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment effectively.
Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
Fluency in English, written and verbal.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Material or production control experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Order appropriate inventory on time and in suitable quantities to support MRP and MPS.
Place purchase orders with preapproved suppliers, transfer orders from other Daktronics factories, and work orders when scheduling production areas.
Manage purchase order status, make status calls, and work with suppliers to ensure timely material delivery.
Expedite or de-expedite materials as needed and follow escalation processes when issues arise.
Identify and resolve data problems and maintain accurate systems information in support of MPS viability.
Review item attributes and address excess inventory; create countermeasures to prevent excess from accumulating.
Seek continuous improvements in data management and factory paperwork processes.
Manage production schedules for a factory value stream.
Communicate schedule changes to production-area leaders.
Communicate schedule shortcomings and part shortages to the Master Scheduler and Materials Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned and needed to meet company growth and customer expectations.
Promote teamwork, build positive professional relationships, represent Daktronics, follow company procedures, and adhere to standard work.