Position Summary
The Planner Buyer will assist with the planning, scheduling and monitoring production and the movement of material through the production cycle. The Planner buyer coordinates the movement of materials from Order to Delivery with materials planning, procurement and supply chain staff.
Position Summary
Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:
Position will report to the Materials Manager and interact intra-divisionally with materials planning, logistics and procurement.
Essential Functions:
Maintain schedules, records, and reports pertaining the tracking of internal jobs and materials (raw materials, WIP and finished goods) through the production cycle and reliant on the availability of production resources and materials. Works with operations and supply chain to establish production schedules dependent on material availability.Assists in ensuring materials are ordered with inventory levels, production and lead times taken into consideration.
Assists in executing requisite system transactions needed to support the receipt, storage and transfer of material.Assists with the monitoring of inventory levels generating tracking reports and performing data entry as required.
Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities.Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Advises appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery.Participates in continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency.Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum of 1 to 3 years experience in inventory and production control.-4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred.
-Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts and methodologies, and manufacturing through internships or training programs.-Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.-Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills and be able to understand of electronic processing.-Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.-Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
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