Buyer/Planner

Daktronics • Brookings, SD

7d

About The Position

The Buyer/Planner ensures appropriate inventory is ordered on time and in the right volumes 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 also manages purchase-order status and coordinates with suppliers to support prompt delivery, resolves data problems, maintains accurate systems information, reviews item attributes, and addresses excess inventory.

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. The Buyer/Planner also looks for process and data-management improvements, follows company procedures and standard work, and contributes to teamwork and positive professional relationships. This position is in the High School, Park, and Recreation (HSPR) Manufacturing department in Brookings, South Dakota.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Business, Economics, Finance, Operations Management, or a comparable field.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to successfully participate 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 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• Material or production control experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Order appropriate inventory on time and at appropriate volumes to support MRP and MPS.
• Expedite or de-expedite materials as required by the MRP/MPS process and follow the escalation process when issues arise.
• Place purchase orders with preapproved suppliers, transfer orders from other Daktronics factories, and work orders when scheduling production areas.
• Manage purchase-order status, conduct status calls, and work with suppliers to ensure prompt material delivery.
• Identify and resolve data problems and maintain accurate systems information in support of MPS viability.
• Review item attributes through daily item review.
• Review items for excess inventory and create countermeasures to prevent excess from accumulating.
• Continuously improve data-management and paperwork processes throughout the factory.
• 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.
• Foster teamwork, build positive professional relationships, represent Daktronics positively, and follow company procedures and standard work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time