Buyer/Planner

Delta Faucet • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

At Delta Faucet, we are committed to transforming everyday experiences with water through innovative products and exceptional service. As a leader in the plumbing industry, we take pride in our dedication to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to create solutions that inspire and elevate the lives of all our customers. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us on this journey toward inclusivity and excellence. Your Role at Delta Faucet Do you enjoy working collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal? Delta Faucet Company cultivates an environment that values innovation and improvements in not only our products, but also the way we run our business. As a Buyer/Planner, you'll be encouraged to think of creative new ways to reduce inventory and improve service throughout our operations. We organize our Buyer/Planner team by commodity, and in this role you'll own all aspects of PO management for your commodity set, from PO release through receipt and invoice resolution. In addition, you'll coordinate projects between internal/external partners to help implement bill of material (BOM) changes for items within your book of business. Responsibilities Buyer/Planners work directly with our Commodity Managers (Sourcing Team), our manufacturing plants, and our vendors to ensure the effective supply of material to our facilities to meet customer requirements. In your role, you will have three (3) key areas of responsibility including: Direct Material Purchase Order Management: Review, approve, and release purchase orders Coordinate with suppliers and Plant Production Planners to expedite/de-expedite material as needed Proactively catch and prevent future supply gaps while raising issues to the commodity team as necessary Update promised delivery dates on purchase orders within SAP to ensure accurate planning and production signals Work with vendors and manufacturing plants to resolve day-to-day operational questions Work with both internal and external functions to resolve critical invoicing issues Data Management: Lead supplier inventory agreement processes in coordination with our Sourcing team Ensure key supplier data accuracy including updates to lead times, order quantities, etc. Review inventory/demand, minimum order quantities, vendor lead times to optimize purchasing patterns Project Activities: Lead or support projects to deliver cost savings and quality improvements (insourcing, resourcing, outsourcing) Analyze root causes, identify and follow up on countermeasures to resolve supplier performance issues (i.e. – delivery performance below goal) Participate in or lead CI activities to develop new and improved ways to manage daily operations Proactively coordinate meetings and projects with cross-functional teams to drive supply issue resolution and process improvement Work with our commodity managers, engineers, and external vendors to implement BOM changes and manage ramp up/ramp down of supply Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 1+ year of Buyer/Planner and/or procurement experience A demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and process enhancements with tangible results Strong communication skills and ability to act as a knowledgeable resource to others within the group Previous experience using ERP (SAP or equivalent), reporting systems (Power BI or equivalent) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Excellent analytical skills and the ability to write Excel formulas, develop reports/charts/graphs in the above systems Ability to work cross-functionally in a team setting Why Join Us? At Delta Faucet Company, our people are our greatest assets. We value different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our brand, working alongside passionate professionals committed to excellence and innovation. Join us to lead progressive growth and make a significant impact within a leading organization. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth: Culture: Recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company. Social Impact: Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; Paid volunteer day annually; Employees share their time, skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe. Company: Delta Faucet Company Full time Hiring Range: $56,900.00 - $89,320.00 USD Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills. Delta Faucet Company (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company. Delta Faucet Company is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information. E-Verify Participation Poster: English & Spanish E-verify Right to Work Poster: English, Spanish Founded by Masco Corporation in 1954 with the introduction of the single-handle faucet, Delta Faucet Company is proud to be America's faucet innovation leader, featuring Delta®, Brizo® and Peerless® products. A WaterSense® partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Delta Faucet is a global organization offering kitchen and bath faucets, showerheads, tub and shower systems, toilets, bath sinks and related accessories, selling products in more than 53 countries. We value teamwork and trust. We foster openness and candor supporting courageous conversations. We assume positive intentions of others and believe there is a shared desire for the best Company outcome. Our teams have a passion for winning together, collaborating and developing solutions cross-functionally. We participate actively, behave unselfishly and are loyal to our coworkers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 1+ year of Buyer/Planner and/or procurement experience
• A demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and process enhancements with tangible results
• Strong communication skills and ability to act as a knowledgeable resource to others within the group
• Previous experience using ERP (SAP or equivalent), reporting systems (Power BI or equivalent) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to write Excel formulas, develop reports/charts/graphs in the above systems
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a team setting

Responsibilities

• Review, approve, and release purchase orders
• Coordinate with suppliers and Plant Production Planners to expedite/de-expedite material as needed
• Proactively catch and prevent future supply gaps while raising issues to the commodity team as necessary
• Update promised delivery dates on purchase orders within SAP to ensure accurate planning and production signals
• Work with vendors and manufacturing plants to resolve day-to-day operational questions
• Work with both internal and external functions to resolve critical invoicing issues
• Lead supplier inventory agreement processes in coordination with our Sourcing team
• Ensure key supplier data accuracy including updates to lead times, order quantities, etc.
• Review inventory/demand, minimum order quantities, vendor lead times to optimize purchasing patterns
• Lead or support projects to deliver cost savings and quality improvements (insourcing, resourcing, outsourcing)
• Analyze root causes, identify and follow up on countermeasures to resolve supplier performance issues (i.e. – delivery performance below goal)
• Participate in or lead CI activities to develop new and improved ways to manage daily operations
• Proactively coordinate meetings and projects with cross-functional teams to drive supply issue resolution and process improvement
• Work with our commodity managers, engineers, and external vendors to implement BOM changes and manage ramp up/ramp down of supply

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans
• Retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs
• Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company
• Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups
• Paid volunteer day annually
• Employees share their time, skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level