Buyer/Planner

About the role

The Buyer/Planner role is based fully onsite at your designated Regal Rexnord office. This position is crucial for managing the supply chain, balancing inventory, and supporting customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and release production orders and purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery to customers while minimizing inventory and operational costs.
• Data analysis and decision making to support raw material supply and finished goods demand, including creating production schedules and job order priorities.
• Review, update, and maintain replenishment systems, establishing and maintaining cost reduction, lead time reduction, and inventory reduction programs with suppliers to support company goals.
• Communicate with engineering and quality assurance to interpret and establish technical requirements.
• Collaborate with shop floor management daily to resolve manufacturing efficiency issues and provide requested information to manufacturing and customer service teams.
• Actively support the implementation of Regal’s Business System/Lean manufacturing processes.
• Make suggestions for improvement in areas of cost reduction, processes, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or materials planning within a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of replenishment systems such as Kanban, visual management, or similar inventory control methods.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and related business systems.
• APICS/ASCM certification or related supply chain certification is a plus.

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 Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world. The company provides sustainable solutions that power, transmit, and control motion through its electric motors, power transmission components, and automation offerings. Regal Rexnord operates in various industries including factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. The company has offices and manufacturing, sales, and service facilities worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.