Buyer/Planning

Xylem•Texarkana, TX

29d•$25

About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world’s most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. We’re Hiring for a Production Department Buyer/Planner! If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark ! THE ROLE : The Production Department Buyer/Planner will be responsible for the overall coordination of materials needed in the manufacturing of Smith-Blair products.

Requirements

Associate Degree or equivalent training in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or similar discipline.
Must have knowledge and/or familiarity with the purchasing and planning processes in a manufacturing environment.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Must have ERP systems experience with Oracle based system experience desired.
Must be good and effective written and verbal communications.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall coordination of materials needed in the manufacturing processes of departmental products.
Responsible for the creation and execution of purchase orders and work orders within the Oracle ERP system.
Works with multiple vendors on material deliveries to stay abreast of production schedules and to minimizes material shortages.
Maintains departmental supplier Kanban systems.
Manages material consignment programs for major vendors.
Continuously reviews optimal inventory levels to reduce excess inventories while maintaining effect service levels.
Collaborates with the departmental supervisor to establish manufacturing production plan for customer orders in the departmental backlog.
Establishes and communicates production lead times as needed to sales department.
Monitors and takes appropriate actions on Engineering Change Notices, Issue and dispatch open work orders expeditiously to shop floor in order to maintain production schedule.
Work directly with department supervisor to resolve any late work orders and define schedule recovery.
Review daily work order statuses and update work order due dates as necessary.
Monitors discrepant materials affecting the production department.
Works closely with the Quality Control department to keep current on material non-conformances.
Work as backup department supervisor when necessary.
Participate in training activities, both on and off site.
Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities