- Work closely with Materials Manager, team of other Buyer / Planners, Manufacturing Supervisors, Engineers, and Operators in areas of responsibility
- Stock and non-stock order management in a manufacturing environment
- Exercises a key role in accomplishing plant customer service and inventory objectives (Raw/WIP/Buffers/Bulk) through effective inventory management/materials planning for assigned commodities and operational schedules
- Works closely with suppliers to make sure supplier on-time is achieved. Able to foresee potential roadblocks and provide recommendations, solutions, or notify manager.
- Issues forecasts to selected vendors to assure reliable supply chain performance
- Provides assistance to all raw material/WIP warehousing and shipping/receiving functions as required
- Create shop orders and schedule work centers
- Provide shortage reports for areas of responsibility
- Reschedule orders (push in and out)
- Review component inventory levels
- Run MRP and create purchase orders as well as invoice resolution
- Expedite orders with manufacturing / vendors
- React and manage quality issues with suppliers
- Work closely with Quality Department to review and disposition non-confirming material
- Report product line performance
- Communicate status of orders to Customer Service Representative when requested
- Evaluate inventory turns on raw, WIP, and finished goods
- Assist with cost roll by maintaining accurate part data (info records)
- Able to communicate with Auditors (internal and external)
- Safety - fully support plant Health Safety and Environmental Plan
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (any discipline) or Supply Chain Management OR
- Bachelor's Degree in other area and minimum of 1 year Supply Chain experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
- Working knowledge and proficiency in SAP systems
- Extensive knowledge of bill of materials and routings, preferably in BUS
- Effective verbal and written skills
- Independent analysis/decision-making capabilities
- Verifiable history of customer focus
- Able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Project Management skills
- APICS CPIM, or an aggressive plan for achievement of certification.
- Lean certification or knowledge a plus
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel
- Must be able to work in a factory environment (steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, some areas may require hearing protection, and hard hat)
- Must be able to work in a team environment with all branches of the plant
- Must be able to make changes to plan / schedule to meet customer demands / deadlines
- Must be capable of moving about the facility, including stairs.
- Must be able to either sit or stand in the performance of job duties, often for prolonged periods of time each day.
- Ability to work long hours, including overtime and weekends is an essential function.
- Must be able to occasionally bend, squat, kneel and reach.
- Some lifting on occasion.
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Buyer / Planner - Weaverville, United States - RBC Bearings
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