Production Buyer/Planner & Scheduling Coordinator - Repair

Corning • Concord, NC

14d • $50,017 - $68,774

About The Position

The Production & Scheduling Coordinator supports coordination and execution of MRO repair parts and invoicing for the Concord Plant. The role manages supplier follow-up, purchasing activities, inventory accuracy, and storeroom operations to maintain production continuity, minimize stock-out risks, improve supplier responsiveness, and ensure accurate purchasing records. The coordinator works with Engineering, Operations, Technology, IT, GSM, Finance, and other plant functions to resolve material needs and support plant priorities.

Requirements

• Experience with SAP or comparable purchasing and inventory management systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, with strong attention to detail and timely follow-up and completion of assigned tasks.
• Self-motivation, proactivity, and adaptability to changing plant priorities.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Commitment to plant safety and continuous improvement of departmental and plant safety practices.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in stores, warehousing, purchasing, or inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze lead times, usage trends, reorder points, maximum quantities, and replenishment needs to maintain inventory availability while controlling stock levels.
• Manage repair replenishment items, supplier communication, pricing updates, purchase order maintenance, RMA processes, inventory controls, and glass repair coordination.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure pricing accuracy, delivery schedules, order confirmations, vendor changes, payment terms, and accurate supplier information.
• Run and analyze storeroom reports to identify potential shortages, usage changes, and necessary reorder point adjustments before production or service levels are affected.
• Proactively manage inventory to minimize obsolescence risks using historical trends, operational needs, and equipment design changes.
• Review replenishment item lists, determine stocking requirements, and place orders as needed; coordinate vendor communication and pricing updates for replenishment items.
• Manage MRO inventory using historical trends, operational requirements, equipment changes, and developing usage patterns while reducing obsolete inventory exposure.
• Assist with projects, departmental activities, and urgent part-sharing needs across departments and other locations to support plant priorities.
• Maintain repair part purchase order records, inventory reconciliation, and Finance-standard documentation while ensuring compliance with GSM/Shared Services purchasing policies.
• Maintain purchase orders, including confirmations, price updates, vendor changes, payment terms, and supplier information.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family building support.
• Fitness benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Disease management programs.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed