Buyer Planner

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain delivery schedules / due dates in MRP system based on Customer Demand (Planning Solutions and Discrete Sales Orders) as well as forecasting techniques where applicable.
• Analyze and provide feedback to appropriate departments on material status / requirements for fulfilling customer demand.
• Provide lead times to the Customer Service team regarding Laird Promise Date for customer demand fulfillment.
• Communicate with sales personnel and customers for forecast and Master Production Schedule maintenance.
• Schedule production using a variety of inputs such as sales orders, historical data, sales forecasts, and inputs from product managers or sales management.
• Check availability of inventory prior to firming / releasing work orders using system queries and reports.
• Manage Supplier Schedules and Supplier Demand Visibility application as required.
• Support training activity for Suppliers as required.
• Maintain discrete purchase orders & Supplier Schedules based on MRP Action Messages and new engineering change orders.
• Monitor / measure material cost savings plans and targets; collaborate with Materials Management and Category Management teams in supplier negotiation initiatives as required.
• Collaborate with multiple Laird Technologies factories and suppliers to ensure proper inventory levels for finished goods and components.
• Assist with the management of inventory levels to meet customer orders, including safety & distribution stock, utilizing proven Supply Chain systems.
• Develop, improve, and monitor reporting processes & systems to control the supply chain functions.
• Collaborate with Materials Management team to optimize supply chain and logistics solutions in order to maximize On Time Delivery to Customer request and Laird promise, while minimizing inventory investment.
• Adhere to Laird quality and safety systems / safety standards.

Requirements

• Previous demonstrated experience in production/materials planning/MRP required, QAD preferred.
• Good communication skills, written and oral / interpersonal.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (P/D/C/A).
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Windows programs, emphasis on Excel.
• Understanding and experience with integrated manufacturing software systems.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• BS or BA from accredited 4-year college required.
• One years of scheduling & planning experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Willingness and capability to complete elements of CPIM APICS within 18 months of acceptance of job position.