Buyer Planner (Onsite / Conyers, GA)

Acuity Inc.

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.
Job SummaryThe Buyer/Planner position will have responsibility for material replenishment and management. This role will ensure material availability (using optimum inventory based on Kanban) to enable on time assembly and delivery to the customer. This position will work closely with the cell leader on the floor managing the scheduling boards and Kanban boards to ensure accurate data to the cells regarding customer demand.

Requirements

• Minimum Education - High School Diploma
• 2+ years of related experience
• High school math, well developed verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Excel as a tool for data analysis
• Ability to problem solve and the ability to multi-task are required

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of Lean, thorough knowledge of KanBan principles, product component knowledge and assembly processes Preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with hourly personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Kanban Boards -- purchase material to keep the cells running
• Manage the Stand Up Meeting with the cell leaders -- daily start to each day looking at late, current, and future demand and creating a plan to meet customer demand while reducing cost
• Manage inventory in the Focus Factory -- monitor Kanban and reduce/re-size as necessary
• Manage the Kanban Process -- audit the Kanban to check for: 1) material and no card, 2) card and no material, 3) no material and no card on board, 4) material being pulled from two bins, 5) material not in dedicated location.
• Manage the Customer -- act as an interface between floor and customer, communicate problems and appropriately deal with customer demand to ensure zero late
• Continuous improvement -- participate in continuous improvement activities that drive the KPI's (E, Q, D, C, I)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED