Buyer/Planner - Greenville, United States - RBC Bearings

Description

** Buyer/Planner**

**Job Category****:** Manufacturing **Requisition Number****:** BUYER002645 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

Duties/Responsibilities:

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

Required Skills/Abilities:

Education and Experience:

Required:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook)

Working knowledge and proficiency in SAP systems

Buying / Planning experience (MRP experience)

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

Preferred:

APICS CPIM, or an aggressive plan for achievement of certification.

Lean certification or knowledge a plus

Intermediate Microsoft Excel

Physical Requirements:

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.

**RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.**

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**Education**

**Required**

High School or better.

**Experience**

**Licenses & Certifications**