Buyer/Production Planner - Glastonbury, United States - Projects Inc

Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description


Position Description:
Projects Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Buyer/Planner in support of Projects Aerospace and Power Generation customers. Projects Inc.

is a manufacturer of complex small machined components in the Aerospace and Power Systems industries and has been in business for over fifty years.

The qualified candidate will report directly to the Production Control Manager.

The Buyer/Production Planner manages and oversees the production schedule and execution of the production plant manufacturing.

Responsiblities include purchasing of materials and goods required, ensuring on-time deliveries, and customer satisfaction, effectively utilizing production capacity to meet the production plan/schedule.

Responsibilities include:
Work with operations regarding adherence to schedule, schedule changes, material coordination, and production problems or constraints
Purchase order entry per requisition via ERP system
Schedule jobs per ERP system
Procure materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need
Establish delivery dates that ensure on-time delivery; collaborate with vendors to ensure timely material availability and anticipate delays
Analyze work center loading and shop flow; determines potential work center overloads; collaborate with supervisors and respective manager for resolution
Organize and implement production work timelines and goals to ensure customer fulfillment and facility capability
Evaluate and ensure vendor materials, products, and service conform to company standards
Review requisitions and purchase orders for conformance to company standards
Evaluate vendor quotes, quality, and services to determine most desirable suppliers
Communicate with suppliers concerning shipments, late deliveries and/or expediting deliveries
Review backlog and maintain timely release of work orders to maintain an even flow of product through the manufacturing that allows production schedules to be achieved on time
Identify and obtain the products and services that must be obtained externally as well as through inter-company transfer
Assess long term customer demand and forecasts to ensure appropriate capacities to ensure customer commitments are met
Coordinate and expedite requests
Collaborate with all departments/locations to develop/adjust required inputs for detailed production planning
Create Transfer Orders for raw materials required to support production schedules
Process requests for scheduling engineering jobs
Responsible for managing desired Finished Goods inventory levels
Achieve weekly key performance indicators (Schedule Attainment, Efficiency & Aged Inventory)
Maintain work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements


Minimum Qualifications:
Associate or bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in lieu of education
5 years of experience in purchasing, inventory, or production planning
Prior experience working with ERP Systems (Epicor preferred)
Computer proficient to organize and analyze data and to prepare technical presentations (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Working knowledge and background in manufacturing programs, i.e., Quality Management Systems (QMS), AS9100, ISO9001, Continuous Process Improvement, Lean, etc.
Demonstrated ability to be a change agent and engage others
Self-motivated worker
Strong project management skills


Competencies:
Deadline driven with solid organizational and time management skills
Pays attention to detail with the ability to multi-task with little to no errors
Possesses solid math and analytical skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills; attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
Ability to work under extreme pressure within strict deadlines
Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task; complete assignments on time
Proficient in Excel and MS Office Applications


Pay Range:
Compensation commensurate with experience.


Acknowledgments:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their manager.

Projects Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.

Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Projects is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment.

Alcohol and drug use and abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of our employees, to the security of our equipment, facilities, and product quality.

For these reasons, Projects is dedicated to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

This policy applies to all employees and all applicants for employment at Projects. Human Resources is responsible for the administration of this policy.

Pre-employment

Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test after written acceptance of an offer of employment and before beginning work.

Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and will be assigned to a testing facility designated by Projects and directed to provide a urine specimen.

Collected specimens will be sent to a federally certified laboratory and tested for evidence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, PCP, benzodiazepines, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphene use, and specimens may be tested for other illegal drug(s) and/or legal cannabis.

E-Verify

Projects, Inc.

participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your FormI-9 information to verify you are authorized to work in the United States.

Projects, Inc. will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and have completed the Form I-9 upon hire.
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