Buyer/Planner - Rockford, United States - Motion LLC

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Buyer/Planner in Rockford, IL at Thomson Industries, Inc **Location:**

**Experience:**

Not Specified **Job Description**

Picture yourself at Thomson.

For more than 70 years, Thomson has been a leader in the mechanical motion technology industry, designing, manufacturing, and marketing products highlighted by globally trusted brand names and innovative technologies. In short, we help our customers build better machines to improve lives.

At the core of our success has always been smart, creative and determined people, coming together from diverse backgrounds with tremendous experience and unique abilities. Today, this rings true more than ever for our 1,300+ employees at facilities across North America, Europe and Asia. Our corporate strategy requires that we recruit and develop only the finest people to guide and sustain our business long-term growth. In return, Thomson offers a challenging, yet fun, work environment and rewarding career opportunities for ambitious and talented individuals.

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**Summary**

The purpose of this position is to perform and manage the buying/planning functions. Duties include responsibility for material replenishment process management, inventory management, supplier management, customer relations and job planning activities to support 100% on-time delivery and cost goals.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

Place purchase orders for materials and confirm delivery with suppliers, expedite material as needed

Lead Lean Materials process improvement initiatives

Drive inventory reduction and cost savings through lean tools and supplier negotiations

Coordinate schedules with outside suppliers and internal operations

Work closely with Internal Customers to prioritize production schedule and backlog

Monitor Kanban Ordering system, resize to current demand patterns

Drive inventory reduction, cost savings and OTD

Resolve Invoice Matching Accounts Payable issues as required

Support Customer Service, Product Managers and Engineering as required

Resolve and work on quality issues with the quality team and suppliers

Drive FAI process by using lean tools like FPQP

Other duties as assigned

**Job Requirements**

**Education and Experience Requirements**

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business or related field with 2 years planning or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment OR 8 years minimum manufacturing experience with at least 4 years planning and/or purchasing in a manufacturing environment

Strong technical background, combination of education and work experience

Ability to read Blue Prints

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong analytic skills, a high degree of Microsoft Excel knowledge is required

Good organizational skills and problem-solving abilities

Ability to analyze data, form strategic plans and execute at the tactical level

Kanban experience, Oracle software is preferred

Understanding of concepts in a Lean Manufacturing Environment and Kanban Supply Chains

Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency

Change Agent, demonstrated ability to drive process improvements

US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Green Card holder (for ITAR compliance purposes)

EEO Statement: The company in which you have expressed employment interest is a subsidiary or affiliate of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. The subsidiary or affiliate is referred to as an ""Altra Company."" Altra Industrial Motion Corp. and all Altra Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. The ""EEO is the Law"" poster is available at:

Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process will have the opportunity to request accommodation during the application process.

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