Planner Buyer

Job Descriptions

The Production Buyer is tasked with coordinating products through the complete production cycle. Develops production/supply plans based on demand forecasts availability of materials and manufacturing capacity. Identifies and maintains the appropriate planning parameters in ERP systems to optimize subassembly production and raw material supply plans. Evaluates and analyzes data regarding processes and systems. Resolves problems with inventory production schedules or materials shortages and recommends countermeasures to avoid future problems. Establishes a balance between vendors and internal and external customers based on supply and demand for materials and finished goods.

Description:

As aProduction Buyeron our Materials teamyou willbe responsible for the below.

Responsibilities:

Communicate and coordinate with factory teams to ensure continuous supply of products meeting quality and delivery standards.

Resolve any vendor line-stopping issues.

Driving forward our Lean culture by implementing consignment Kanban just-in-time postponement and other materials strategies to reduce inventory while maintaining inventory availability.

Develop action plans and countermeasures with schedulers development and factory teams for inventory control.

Work closely with the Strategic Sourcing Team to ensure low-cost regional sourcing supplier assessment & management.

Participate and initiate continuous improvement using appropriate FBS (Fortive Business System) tools.

Collaborate cross-functionally with the New Product Introduction team to ensure the successful launch of new products from engineering design to production in the factory.

May coordinate and supervise the integration of new production cells from one location to another.

Establish and maintain standard work and/or consistent training in the materials team.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in supply chainor similar

Proven track record in tackling complex problems related to inventory control

Must be proficient in Excel

Self-starter who seeks out ways to improve processes before being asked

Ability to be effective in a fast-paced metric-driven environment

1-4 years of progressive experience in planning purchasing and inventory control within a lean manufacturing environment.

Good time management and organizational skills

• The ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects at once.

Excellent verbal and written communication