Buyer II

Regal Rexnord; Arkansas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Pharmacy

HSA and Health Care FSA

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k Retirement Plan with Matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord in Arkansas seeks a Buyer to manage buying functions, material replenishment, inventory management, and scheduling to support 100% on-time delivery and cost goals. It is an onsite role at designated Regal Rexnord office.

You will place POs, lead lean initiatives, optimize Kanban and work with suppliers, internal teams, and production schedulers. Strong Excel skills, blueprint reading, and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Two plus years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field, experience in manufacturing, OR 5 years minimum relevant manufacturing experience.
• Strong technical background, combination of education and work experience
• Ability to read Blueprints
• US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Green Card holder (for ITAR compliance purposes)

Responsibilities

• 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 stockouts
• 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

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kanban

Excel

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, manufacturing, or related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

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The Buyer will be responsible for performing and managing the buying functions. Duties include responsibility for material replenishment process management, Inventory Management, Scheduling Customer Orders on the Production Floor, customer relations and job planning activities to support 100% on-time delivery and cost goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders for materials and confirm delivery with suppliers, expedite material as needed
• Lead Lean Materials process improvement initiativesto reduce Past Due PO’s and number of stockouts
• 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

#REMOTE

• 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

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Two plus years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field, experience in manufacturing, OR 5 years minimum relevant manufacturing experience
• 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 is required
• 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 Demand and Work Environment

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.

Expected salary: $80,000 - $85,000 annually. The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance
  

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a “U.S. Person,’ which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

Notification to Agencies : Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.