Component Planner

About Bray International

Bray International is a global leader in industrial valves, actuators, and control products, serving more than 40 countries. Founded in 1986, Bray has a strong reputation for high-performance products, superior value, and exceptional customer service. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and integrity, Bray aims to be the most respected and successful valve, actuator, and controls company globally.

Position Overview

A Component Planner receives project plans and demand information from other departments and manages inventory by determining material needs and maintaining reorder points/safety stock. This role involves working with stakeholders to improve supply chain processes and quickly resolve material issues. The position supports the production needs of Bray's growing scotch yoke pneumatic actuator product line.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Schedule material demands and work order completion dates in the system to support production schedules.
• Maintain and monitor Master Data.
• Revise essential system planning data to ensure the ERP system effectively plans future requirements.
• Minimize overall inventory valuation to optimal levels.
• Process requisitions for stock replenishment and special-order requirements.
• Work with internal customers to ensure proper supply chain flow of products.
• Actively seek and implement cost-saving alternatives.
• Implement LEAN principles to planning and production processes.

Qualifications and Core Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• 4 years of experience working in a planning/production position required.
• Experience with Valves and Actuation is a plus.
• Experience utilizing MRP, SFC, and MPS systems required.
• Experience with expediting components, capacity planning, and slow-moving inventory is highly preferred.
• Ability to review multi-layer BOMs and dynamically manage complex component demands.
• Professionalism in working with other departments, ability to expedite requests/orders through appropriate processes and channels.
• Organized, detail-oriented, strong analytical skills, and ability to prioritize and execute plans to meet deadlines.
• Computer skills – specific knowledge of Excel and Power BI. Proficiency in creating analytical tools is a plus.
• Self-starter, proactive, and flexible team player.
• Ability to react quickly to urgent issues with the company’s best interest in mind.

Qualifications Detail Oriented

• Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Team Player

• Works well as a member of a group.

Education Preferred

• Bachelor's or better in Business Administration or related field.
• Bachelor's or better in Engineering or related field.
• Bachelor's or better in Logistics / Supply Chain Management or related field.

Benefits

As a federal subcontractor, Bray International Inc., its affiliates, and subsidiaries comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and applicable federal law. Employment is contingent upon a successful background screening and compliance with federal requirements, including drug testing for controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act, which includes marijuana. This requirement applies regardless of state or local marijuana/cannabis laws.

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