Planner/Buyer

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. 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.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

• Planning and Scheduling

  • 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.

• Materials & Inventory Support

  • Evaluate finished goods demand to determine if components are in house.
  • 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 all sub-assemblies are built and available.
  • Address any inventory adjustments by replacing with different scheduled finished goods.
  • Maintain accurate records, including purchase orders, supplier information, and contracts.

• Purchase 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.
  • Absess 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.

• Manufacturing Support & Continuous Improvement

  • 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.
  • Maintain accurate records, including purchase orders, supplier information, and contracts.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

• Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • 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.

• Education & Certifications

  • 1-3 years of experience
  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree Preferred
  • APICS Certification preferred.

Travel & Working Environment

• Office environment with occasional work in a plant/manufacturing environment
• Minimal travel (
• Manufacturing Environment require use of foot, eye and ear protection when in production areas.

How we live our culture

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

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

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.