Buyer/Planner

TriMas Corporation•Auburn, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer/Planner must have a strong understanding of the production process, purchased material, components and services in order to generate and maintain effective daily and weekly schedules. They manage inventory levels, support material/production revisions, interact with suppliers on a variety of topics, and seek to improve material scheduling to help fulfil or surpass company expectations.

Requirements

4 years of experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment is required.
Proficiency in integrated MRP with advanced planning or similar ERP tools required.
Strong communication skills with all levels of the organization.
Highly organized and focused on achieving company targets/goals.
Always exhibit a high level of flexibility and ability to multi-task.
Able to work with little supervision.
Excellent time management, reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business or APICS certification with a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience in similar role is preferred.
Syteline experience a plus.
Lean tools certified PFEP, VSM, etc. is preferred.
Desire to promote the success of the organization and team members

Responsibilities

Organize the production schedule by placing purchase orders with suppliers on a daily and weekly basis and make sure that materials are available to meet scheduled dates.
Work hand-in-hand with other employees to make sure that all issues that are related to purchasing and scheduling are properly handled and resolved.
Rectify and/or reconcile differences and inaccuracies that have to do with shipment to customers, delivery of materials and/or services and handle exceptions.
Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems.
Maintain the reporting systems to make sure that all forms of documentation are accurate and timely.
Function as the ‘link person’ or middle person amongst customer account specialists, supervisors, and vendors.
Manage inter-company flow of materials between warehouse locations and/or through the manufacturing process.
Establish and implement Min Lot levels to mitigate stock out and/or expediting costs while optimizing inventory days on hand.
Resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
Ensure and promote compliance to company and procurement policies and procedures.
Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned.