Buyer/Planner

Regal Rexnord•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

We are seeking a driven and experienced Buyer/Planner ready to take on a dynamic role in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment. This position plays a critical part in executing purchase orders and managing strategic sourcing initiatives aimed at reducing costs, optimizing inventory levels, and supporting daily production and on-time delivery (OTD) goals. In addition to procurement responsibilities, this role will lead production planning for the Delroyd Worm Gear product line. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute daily and weekly production schedules, proactively resolve supply and capacity constraints, and ensure consistent delivery performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (prefer degrees in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Engineering).
2-3 years minimum of relevant experience in a purchasing or supply chain position preferably within a discrete manufacturing environment
Experience with lean manufacturing tools preferred
Previous experience required with and working knowledge of using/reading engineering drawings and specifications.
Must have worked with SAP or another ERP system.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including with Excel.
Willingness and ability to travel 5-10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
Strong data-driven decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Executes activities related to the management purchase orders from the intent to purchase through delivery of product, including reconciliation of Purchase Orders, Receipts, and Invoices.
Expedite and defer goods and services as required.
Works directly with suppliers to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods.
Works with buyer/planners or other stakeholders to expedite material and update the ERP system to reflect accurate delivery dates.
Identify and execute inventory optimization initiatives and ensure appropriate levels and accuracy of inventory planning. This includes review and calculation of safety stocks, Kanban quantities, order quantities, etc.
Create and manage RFQ and RFP including scope of work.
Review bid proposals, quotes and make recommendations based on results of quoting analysis.
Maintain required records such as quotes and price lists, blanket order files, supplier correspondence, and supplier performance data.
Serve as a key problem-solver for operations, resolving delivery challenges, demand-versus-supply conflicts, and order scheduling issues.
Responsible for supplier relationship management.
Works with suppliers to establish performance goals with respect to continuity of supply, continuous improvement of cost, quality, and delivery.
Work with the appropriate commodity manager to utilize strategic sourcing processes to select suppliers based on the best combination of cost, capability, quality, reliability, delivery.
Works with cross-functional teams to execute changes to supply base with minimal disruption to operations.
Proactively seek cost reduction opportunities with supplier base.
Responsible for timely reporting of agreed upon KPI’s, Action Plans, and cost reduction results.
Visit facilities as a team member to conduct supplier assessments with respect to business practices, quality of operations, opportunities for continuous improvement.
Lead the production planning process for assigned area
Schedule and release daily production work orders while ensuring materials and resources are available to meet delivery targets.