Buyer/Planner

Legrand Slovenija•Warsaw, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Legrand’s Integrated AV division is hiring a Buyer/Planner based in Warsaw, Indiana. The role performs daily planning and purchasing activities for materials, including analyzing MRP reports and making buying decisions based on material lead times and availability. The position works closely with employees at other locations and with vendors to build mutually beneficial partnerships. The Buyer/Planner supports manufacturing and engineering requirements by managing procurement, material flow, supplier communications, purchasing records, and planning data. The role also identifies shortages and supplier risks, pursues cost reductions, helps qualify vendors, and works with leadership and other departments to resolve issues and meet schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and at least two years of experience in a purchasing function in a manufacturing environment, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise judgment.
Self-starter able to manage tight timelines; positive, energetic attitude, initiative, and strong work ethic.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and leverage additional resources as needed.
Flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload according to organizational or department needs.
Ability to multitask and manage several projects through completion while maintaining attention to detail.
Developed problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in negotiating and sourcing commodities.
Intermediate computer and database skills, including proficiency with the internet, Word, Excel, and Outlook or a related email system.
Quality mindedness.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Customer-focused approach with internal and external customers.
Excellent project management and planning skills.
Professionalism and ability to handle confidential information.
May need to be available and communicate frequently during non-standard business hours to work with global team members.
Regularly sit and make coordinated finger movements for keyboard data entry; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
May require regular ground travel to other company facilities; long-distance or air travel as needed, not to exceed 10%.

Nice To Haves

Degree with emphasis in inventory and purchasing/materials management.
Knowledge of MRP-based software systems.
Knowledge of APICS.
Knowledge of inventory management.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Review and authorize material procurement, warehousing, distribution, and scheduling of raw materials, goods-in-process, and finished goods.
Process changed orders and communicate with vendors about revisions to material and quantity requirements, rate adjustments, and incorrect materials.
Place purchase orders to support manufacturing and engineering requirements.
Update system pricing to ensure accounting records are correct.
Resolve supplier quality issues.
Review MRP exception messages, purchase requisitions, shortage reports, and past-due purchase orders, and take timely action to maintain material availability.
Plan future raw-material requirements based on forecasts.
Maintain accurate purchasing and planning master data in the ERP system.
Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities.
Assist in qualifying new vendors.
Monitor supplier confirmations and expedite, defer, reschedule, or cancel purchase orders based on changing production and inventory requirements.
Identify material shortages and supplier risks, and communicate potential production impacts, recovery plans, and escalation needs.
Work with leadership to receive work direction and assistance with escalated problem resolution.
Recommend and assist in developing purchasing-related processes and procedures.
Coordinate with other departments to determine required materials and schedules, and communicate commitment concerns to leadership.
Maintain purchase order files, invoices, and related purchasing records.
Support compliance by maintaining privacy and confidentiality, protecting organizational assets, acting ethically, reporting noncompliance, and following applicable laws and regulations.
Understand workplace hazards and proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries; cooperate in safety programs, initiatives, and investigations.
Demonstrate the company’s five core values; the posting names Integrity and Customer Responsiveness but does not provide the complete list.