Buyer II

Regal Rexnord Corp; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Corp is seeking a supply chain professional for an onsite role focused on planning, material control, and continuous improvement. You will place orders, drive Lean Materials initiatives, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet production needs.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong data analysis, Excel proficiency, and communication skills. Experience with Kanban and Oracle is preferred, with a focus on reducing inventory and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related field; manufacturing planning experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; proficient with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders for materials and confirm delivery with suppliers; expedite as needed.
• Lead Lean Materials process improvement initiatives.
• Drive inventory reduction and cost savings through lean tools and supplier negotiations.
• Generate Daily Production Schedule to meet customer on-time delivery.
• Coordinate schedules with outside suppliers and internal operations.
• Work closely with internal customers to prioritize production schedule and backlog.
• Monitor Kanban ordering system and resize to current demand patterns.
• Support Customer Service, Product Managers and Engineering as required.
• Resolve quality issues with the quality team and suppliers.
• Drive FAI processes using lean tools.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kanban

Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business or related field

Tools

Oracle software

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders for materials and confirm delivery with suppliers, expedite material as needed
• Lead Lean Materials process improvement initiatives
• Drive inventory reduction and cost savings through lean tools and supplier negotiations
• Generating Daily Production Schedule to meet customer OTD
• Coordinate schedules with outside suppliers and internal operations
• Work closely with Internal Customers to prioritize production schedule and backlog
• Monitor Kanban Ordering system, resize to current demand patterns
• Drive inventory reduction, cost savings and OTD
• Support Customer Service, Product Managers and Engineering as required
• Resolve and work on quality issues with the quality team and suppliers
• Drive FAI process by using lean tools like FPQP
• Other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field, experience in manufacturing, preferably, planning OR 5 years minimum relevant manufacturing experience
• Strong technical background, combination of education and work experience
• Ability to read Blue Prints
• 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 the 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.

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, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Expected salary: $65,000 - $80,000 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.

TheLinear Motion Division is a major contributor to the Segment, with approximately 1,500 global associates and $400M in revenue. There are 10 main sites located across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, & Europe.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmitve 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] 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].

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