Buyer II

About the role

We are seeking a Buyer/Planner to join our Marengo team. The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for performing and managing the buying/planning functions. Duties include responsibility for material replenishment process management, Inventory Management, Scheduling Customer Orders on the Production Floor, customer relations and job planning activities to support 100% on-time delivery and cost goals. This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders for materials and confirm delivery with suppliers, expedite material as needed
• Lead Lean Materials process improvement initiatives
• Drive inventory reduction and cost savings through lean tools and supplier negotiations
• Generating Daily Production Schedule to meet customer OTD
• Coordinate schedules with outside suppliers and internal operations
• Work closely with Internal Customers to prioritize production schedule and backlog
• Monitor Kanban Ordering system, resize to current demand patterns
• Drive inventory reduction, cost savings and OTD
• Support Customer Service, Product Managers and Engineering as required
• Resolve and work on quality issues with the quality team and suppliers
• Drive FAI process by using lean tools like FPQP
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field, experience in manufacturing, preferably, planning OR 5 years minimum relevant manufacturing experience
• US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Green Card holder (for ITAR compliance purposes)

Skills

• Strong technical background, combination of education and work experience
• Ability to read Blue Prints
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytic skills, a high degree of Microsoft Excel knowledge is required
• Good organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to analyze data, form strategic plans and execute at the tactical level
• Kanban experience
• Oracle software is preferred
• Understanding of concepts in a Lean Manufacturing Environment and Kanban Supply Chains
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency
• Change Agent, demonstrated ability to drive process improvements

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Le