Buyer-Planner

Description

• Expedite critical orders throughout the supply chain.
• Develop and maintain all relevant reports to perform planning functions, including extracting raw data from a variety of software platforms, compiling data into actionable information, and presenting to senior leadership to facilitate data-driven decisions.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the organization's goals and values; benefits the organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• As required, create production schedules, provide schedules to best utilize manufacturing labor, and facilitate daily production meetings.
• Perform planning functions required to achieve the timely and successful launch of new products, and, as assigned, participate in new product development teams.
• Initiate and participate in continuous improvement activities related to production planning, customer service, and inventory management.
• Display original thinking and creativity; Meet challenges with resourcefulness; Generate suggestions for improving work; Develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Develop and process the planning bills of material.
• Track the progression of production orders, investigate factors that affect schedules, and modify plans, as necessary.
• As required, analyze forecasted demand to ensure buffer profiles and strategic inventory levels on components and finished goods are maintained.
• Inform management of potential production problems and assist in the implementation of both short- and long-term solutions.
• Provide regular updates to customer service teams to meet or exceed customer expectations and establish effective relationships.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Manage and maintain inventory levels to ensure an uninterrupted supply of parts while maintaining optimal inventory levels; ensure customer reliability and meet target inventory turns.
• Develop and prioritize production schedules to meet sales order shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Maintain material master records for planning data in SAP.
• Communicate and coordinate with production supervisors and purchasing teams to ensure schedule adherence and recovery if required. Attend daily production planning meetings to convey production schedules to manufacturing.
• Coordinate with Contract Manufacturers (CM) and/or Original Component Manufacturers (OCM) and authorized Distributors to order and schedule components, finished goods, and subassemblies, set priorities, communicate on component issues, and function as a general liaison for our Power, Access, and Control Business Unit (PAC).
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Maintain internal electronic communication (chatter) on open customer opportunities.
• Actively participate in ongoing cost reduction efforts.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.

Requirements

• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide information across multiple groups in the Company, including Production, Finance, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales.
• Knowledge of Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP); certification preferred.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Project management skills, including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently.
• Computer proficient with working knowledge of SAP software and Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint); experience with Salesforce.com preferred.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process; Make timely decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks along with excellent time management skills and customer service skills.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance