Value Stream Buyer/Scheduler

About the role

The Value Stream Buyer/Schedulers at Link-Belt Cranes provide purchased materials to the production team on time and in the correct quantities to achieve shop schedules and production takt times.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with selected suppliers to ensure materials arrive on time, and in the correct quantities.
• Provide suppliers with production forecasts.
• Generate purchase orders to procure materials and monitor purchasing orders in the Enterprise Resource Planning operating system to ensure accuracy.
• Aid in the implementation of pull systems with selected suppliers.
• Maintain purchased material queue areas frequently to ensure material is available to production teams in the correct quantities.
• Participate and drive continuous improvements within the Value Stream.
• Collaborate with the shop floor team members, management, and the Value Stream platform to identify opportunities for MDI – Managing for Daily Improvement.
• Participate in cross-functional Value Stream team training and development.
• Clearly identify and communicate any non-standard issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles through participation during kaizen events and daily work activities.
• Perform the buying/scheduling function for the Value Stream team per standard work.
• Maintain, populate, and launch new kits through the auto PO system.
• Expedite parts/orders as needed by the production supervisor or team leaders.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, GED
• Two-year college degree preferred
• Two years’ experience in purchasing and/or scheduling in a manufacturing environment