Metals Buyer Planner - Thomaston, United States - Staffing 360 Solutions

Description

Lighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group of companies, has been providing contract and direct hire talent to client companies, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations for over 50 years. Our offices are in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and we work with clients across the country. Our management and recruiting teams are led by experienced industry professionals. We invest in excellent working partnerships, powered by people. We are currently seeking a Metals Buyer Planner in Thomaston, CT. As a (an) Metals Buyer Planner your day-to-day duties will consist of and may not be limited to: Responsibilities:

• Create and publish production schedule of assigned product lines and coordinate with Operations on successful execution.
• Maintain detailed MRP component build schedules to maximize manufacturing up-time for Dispensing manufacturing & vendor reliability.
• Communicate with personnel in a timely, clear, efficient, and appropriate method regarding all aspects of parts supply including delivery status, production schedules, lead times, revisions, and OTIF calculations.
• Place orders and act as primary contact with manufacturing subcontractors and assigned vendors to support manufacturing plan.
• Analyze and input customer provided forecasts with customer service, sales, and manufacturing to best utilize production capacities.
• Manage schedules and capacity to achieve service level targets while maintaining inventory objectives.
• Interface with all company disciplines to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Assist development & support integration of new SAP solutions.
• Collect/build/publish planning data as required to help improve manufacturing performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/ Previous Experience/Skillset:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-2 years' experience in a high volume, repetitive manufacturing organization mind as a planner/buyer.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a Team environment.
• Time management and organizational skills are essential.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, SAP, etc.
• SAP planning experience and/or APICS certification is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive 401k matching
• Health, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Optional suite of additional benefits at reduced prices
• Flexible work options
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection

DETAILS:

• Duration: Perm
• Location: Thomaston, CT
• Salary: Depending on Experience ($55,000 – $65,000)
  

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediatelyPlease include a clean copy of your resume and salary expectations and any references.