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    **Sr. Buyer/Planner**

    ****Position Description****

    **Job Summary**

    **Saint-Gobain, a Global Top Employer,**

    **is looking for a Sr. Buyer/Planner**

    **in our Orange, CT Plant.**

    We offer comepttive wages along matching 401k, pension, bonus, tuition reimbursement, beneifts that start day 1, and so much more

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Senior Buyer/Planner is responsible for the planning of work orders and the procurement of all raw materials and components to support manufacturing operations and ultimately establish the master production schedule. Establishes strategic and vendor managed inventory levels to meet customer demand based on forecasts and historical data. Oversees the procurement of all subcontracted (outsourced) items and manages vendor relationships. The position is a key role within our strategic plan for Supply Chain Management. The incumbent works closely with plant supervision and team members on replenishment strategies to meet customers requirements, as well as resolving/refining parameters to improve standard costing and planning variances. Assists in the implementation, efficiency, and effectiveness of new and existing materials and components. Ensures production demands are met while maintaining a safe workplace for employees.

    Planning & Inventory Control

    Plan work orders based on firm customer orders and forecasting/historical data to develop 6-month rolling master production schedule

    Maintain ERP system item master data to ensure QAD is effectively planning future requirements

    Maintain raw material, WIP, and Finished Goods inventories to be appropriately responsive to Sales and Work Orders within turn objectives and dollar levels

    Input forecasting data into ERP system to drive demand and adjust as necessary to match current customer needs

    Establish and maintain minimum inventory levels to meet strategic and vendor managed inventory goals

    Lead Capacity planning activities to ensure meeting customer requirements

    Maintain set-up and run times within the product routing software

    Lead the review and reconciliation of production work orders to ensure inventory accuracy

    Participate and contribute to inventory reduction initiatives

    Assist in annual physical inventory and lead cycle counts as per policy

    Other special projects and assignments as required by management

    Purchasing

    Plan and execute procurement of raw materials and components to support MPS

    Revise/update raw material purchase orders according to changes in the MPS

    Proactively communicate material and component availability issues

    Negotiate pricing and report PPM cost savings

    Assist in developing contracts for key suppliers

    Assist in developing dual sources for key materials and components

    Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers to confirm production/shipping schedules

    Identify new opportunities for outsourcing

    Develop and communicate forecasts to suppliers and vendors

    **Required Qualifications**

    Bachelors degree, Supply Chain or Operations Management OR Equivalent Work Experience

    Masters degree, Preferred

    APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP), Within last 5 years, Preferred

    10+ years experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Purchasing, scheduling with the understanding of manufacturing lead time, process, sub-contract operations and MRP/ERP knowledge Required

    3+ years experience in Inventory control and forecasting/planning

    Green Belt, Preferred

    Experience working in an IATF16949/ISO/AS9100 certified environment

    Ability to communicate both written and orally throughout all levels of the organization and with customers.

    Experience in contract manufacturing operations

    Experience in planning for low volume/high mix environment

    Experience with shop floor reporting systems

    Experienced with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

    In-depth knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, preferably QAD manufacturing system

    Team building and motivational skills along with strong decision-making and organizational skills

    Ability to influence and drive solutions

    Strong analytical aptitude and problem solving skills

    Must be results oriented, self-motivated, flexible, dynamic, and proactive

    **Company Summary**

    Saint-Gobains innovations touch almost every major industry around the world, moving us forward, making meaningful connections, and inspiring us to go beyond the impossible. Within Mobility, our teams design and engineer critical, high-performance materials and proven solutions most in challenging conditions and core systems that play an important part of our daily lives as we drive to work or with family, fly on an airplane to explore the world, process samples for medical research, build a better rocket to go as far as we can in outer space; and dive deep under the sea to power our world. We are driven to collaborate with our customers and communities to improve and engineer the world of tomorrow

    Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, weve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

    With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

    Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, youre empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

    Invent yourself at Saint-Gobain Mobility, and together, well achieve the impossible

    *Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.*

    Sr. Buyer/Planner

    Location: New Haven

    Posting Date: 07/19/2021

    Job Code: 587030


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