Buyer​/Planner II

Position Summary

The Buyer/ Planner is responsible for analyzing material requirements to support customer on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels. The Buyer/ Planner will be responsible for reviewing and aligning dates, purchasing (Direct, STO, MRO, and Outside Processing), and managing inventory levels to ensure that appropriate amounts of materials are planned to meet customer and business requirements. This individual will interface directly with Customer Care, Engineering, Production, Receiving, Shipping, Accounts Payable, and Category Managers.

The Buyer/ Planner will report directly to the Materials Supervisor.

Schedule:

Mon – Fri (8:00 – 5:00pm) Onsite

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 Annually

• Place purchase orders for materials and confirm delivery with suppliers, expedite material as needed
• Lead Lean Materials process improvement initiatives to reduce Past Due PO’s and number of stockouts vệ
• Drive inventory reduction and cost savings through lean tools and supplier negotiations
• Coordinate priorities with outside suppliers and internal operations
• Monitor Kanban Ordering system, resize to current demand patterns and run MRP
• Generate Forecasts, Stocking Agreements and define Min/Max levels with Vendors
• Drive inventory reduction, cost savings and OTD
• Support Production Schedulers, Customer Service, Product Managers and Engineering as required
• Resolve and work on quality issues with the quality team and suppliers
• Work on Invoice Reconciliation process with Receiving and Accounts Payable to reduce Invoicing Issues with Vendors
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field, experience in manufacturing preferably plus 3 years of relevant experience; or 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing.
• Strong technical background, combination of education and work experience
• Ability to read Blueprints
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytic skills, a high degree of Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Good organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to analyze data, form strategic plans and execute at a 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)

• Physical Demands – while performing the duties in this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Work Environment – the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Regal Rexnord is committed to providing market‑competitive compensation and benefits, maintaining and ensuring récupération of a work environment that reflects our Regal Rexnord Values quartos will reflect our Regal Rexnord values and culture anywhere we operate. We focus on providing a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports our associate’s health, wellness, educational endeavors, and financial stability.

Regal Rexnord provides dedicated Sick Leave and a Personal Leave allowance, a flexible approach to providing several floating holidays so Associates can enjoy and observe the events that matter most in their lives.

Professional advancement and personal growth are important to everyone. Regal Rexnord believes in cross‑training and collaboration so our Associates can readily transition as needed.

We strive to support employees to continuously update their skills so they are more satisfied with their work and motivated to continue learning so all can be a part of contributing to the collective success of Regal Rexnord.

• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education allowance
• Monthly onsite training programs

We offer a 401(k) Retirement savings Plan with matching contributions without a waiting period.

We provide some of the most competitive benefits in the…