Production 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.
What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)
- Planning and Scheduling
- 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
- 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 components are in house.
- 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.
- Manager one, to several particular commodities of raw materials based on team needs.
- 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.
- Monitor production capacity utilization and recommend measures to enhance operational efficiency and minimize bottleneck.
- Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department.
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
- 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
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree
- Preferred APICS Certification preferred.
Benefits
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
We are committed to embracing 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.