Manufacturing Planner Buyer
About The Position
CompX National is hiring a Manufacturing Planner Buyer. This role is responsible for scheduling components and production to ensure sufficient inventory is available on a timely basis to achieve sales projections. The Manufacturing Planner Buyer will review MRP outputs daily, plan and place manufacturing and purchase orders, and proactively address parts shortages. This position requires collaboration with multiple business sites, understanding customer needs, analyzing inventory records, and working effectively with various departments including Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Production.
Requirements
- Five (5) plus years of MRP planning experience with some purchasing knowledge
- Solid working knowledge of ERP systems; SyteLine experience is preferred
- Demonstrated experience working with manufacturing BOMs
- Must display initiative and possess integrity, a strong work ethic, and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Detail oriented with a high sense of urgency
- Adept in time management and organization with the ability to handle multiple priorities
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred
- APICS/CPIM certification is highly desired
Responsibilities
- Schedule components and production to ensure sufficient inventory is available on a timely basis to achieve sales projections.
- Review MRP outputs daily to ensure all required actions are taken – planned orders (job and purchase), expedites, defers, and cancels.
- Plan and place manufacturing orders and purchase orders for production components and finished goods to ensure on-time delivery.
- Proactively review and expedite parts shortages by identifying issues and internal bottlenecks.
- Communicate production schedule changes and future needs to appropriate production areas.
- Optimize inventory levels to meet production requirements and inventory control goals.
- Work with multiple business sites to procure/provide products.
- Understand customer needs, history, forecasts, and sales plans.
- Analyze and correct inventory records and transactions to ensure system accuracy.
- Collaborate effectively with multiple departments including Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Production.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (FREE employee)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- LOW deductible and LOW out of pocket max
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401k Retirement Plans
- Company paid Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid vacations and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Reward Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
