Buyer/Planner III
Core
Execute purchased and manufactured planning activities to optimize material flow and support production schedules for industrial powertrain and automation components.
Role type
Senior Buyer/Planner (Manufacturing)
Builds
Production schedules and material flow for industrial powertrain, automation, and motion control systems
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (power transmission, motors, automation)
Required skills
Purchasing experience, manufacturing ERP, supplier negotiation, inventory management, production scheduling, order lifecycle management, strategic sourcing, root cause analysis, reporting
Preferred skills
Supply chain certification, SAP, Kanban/pull systems, manufacturing standards
Technologies
SAP, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Develop and execute purchase orders based on tactical parameters; manage purchase order life cycle with vendors; maintain reorder points and lot sizes; negotiate pricing and agreements; place orders and verify delivery dates; respond to expedite requests and quote lead times; provide machining and assembly schedules to production; review sales order backlog to reduce past due orders; monitor incoming material flow and inventory levels; investigate inventory discrepancies; support standard process implementation for vendor selection and inventory management; generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC