Buyer Planner

Rittal•Urbana, OH

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Rittal, LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications. Buyer Planner is responsible for planning and procuring materials and services to support production schedules and business needs. This role requires a strong understanding of supply chain principles, analytical skills, the ability to manager on time deliveries effectively with suppliers, proficiency in SAP PP & MM, and a deep understanding of procurement process to support complex, high-volume production environments with fluctuating demand.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Proven experience in production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment with high product variability and complex constraints.
Advanced proficiency in SAP PP & MM, or equivalent ERP system
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Agile mindset and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain material requirements plans based on production forecasts, customer orders, ERP demand, and inventory levels.
Issue purchase orders, confirm deliveries, and manage on-time delivery performance.
Manage supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery and communication.
Monitor inventory levels, proactively addressing shortages and surpluses.
Collaborate with production planning and other departments to ensure material availability and timely production.
Evaluate supplier delivery performance and recommend improvements (in coordination with sourcing team).
Resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies.
Escalate supply constraints to management and sourcing as needed.
Contribute to continuous improvement in purchasing and planning.
Participate in planning meetings to communicate supply status and address potential issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.