Production Planner / Buyer

our team • Olathe, KS

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

Building the people that build the world. With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions. As a Buyer/Planner, you will be critical to the company’s success by effectively managing the purchase order process, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of products. You will also be responsible for responsible planning and scheduling product to meet customer demand within manufacturing environment. As a key member of the purchasing team, you will follow up on outstanding receipts for purchase orders, expedite purchase order changes, and will be integral to projects related to purchasing and inventory control. The successful Buyer/Planner will have expertise in procurement processes as well as strong organizational and communication skills.

Requirements

• Experience with an ERP Systems, particularly in Planning and Scheduling
• Experience with SAP
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process enhancements.
• Collaborative mindset, with proven ability to work cross functionally.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree Preferred
• APICS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop production schedules and manage production orders, ensuring accurate scheduling and sequencing of manufacturing.
• Create and add to production schedule manufacturing work orders to build sub-assemblies and finished goods.
• Review MRP schedules, consignment Kanban requirements, and related information and confer with department supervisors to determine material requirements.
• Continuously monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet customer demands
• Troubleshoot problem situations and coordinate the rearrangement of production schedules with affected departments to supply required assemblies and subassemblies at the proper time
• Lead and participate in SIOP discussions/meetings related to relevant commodities.
• Identify material shortages, constraints, other issues that may impact production schedules and coordinate the rearrangement of schedules with affected departments
• Evaluate finished goods demand to determine if components are in house
• Evaluate finished goods demand to determine if all sub-assemblies are built and available
• Address any inventory adjustments by replacing with different scheduled finished goods.
• Monitor in-plant transfer of materials to meet production standards.
• Monitor supplier deliveries to meet production schedules.
• Calculate amount of material required to complete job orders.
• Monitor and track outstanding purchase orders to ensure timely receipt of products.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve any issues or delays to ensure inventory availability and timely delivery.
• Assess changes to purchase orders and promptly communicate them.
• Update purchase order information (cost, quantity, delivery date).
• Coordinate with internal teams to implement necessary modifications and ensure accurate order fulfilment.
• Communicate delivery times and updates through computerized system (Birst)
• Verify and update part number description and coordinate part drawings within the parts management system.
• Maintain accurate records, including purchase orders, supplier information, and contracts.
• Manager one, to several particular commodities of raw materials based on team needs.
• Drive improvements in the overall process efficiencies and communications to key stakeholders.
• Work with engineering on any changes to BOMs and ensure all manufacturing work orders reflect recent changes.
• Work with customer service and sales to expedite hot or past due orders
• Thoroughly communicate material shortages to pertinent production team.
• Monitor production capacity utilization and recommend measures to enhance operational efficiency and minimize bottleneck
• Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree