Buyer/Planner

WITTENSTEIN North America; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Incentive Plan 5%

Profit Sharing 5%

Health Benefits

Lower Medical Premiums

Low Deductibles

Competitive Coverage

Dental & Vision Free

401(k) Match

Wellness Reimbursement

Climate Controlled

Wellness Rewards

Disability Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Life Insurance

FSA Medical/Dep Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

WITTENSTEIN North America in Bartlett, IL is seeking a Buyer/Planner to schedule and procure material to ensure on-time operation of the assigned BU. You will generate POs, monitor deliveries, and collaborate with Logistics, Manufacturing, and Customer Service.

The role requires an associate degree in International Trade or related field (or equivalent), ERP experience (SAP or BaaN), and 2–5 years in a global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in International Trade or Supply Chain.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or BaaN) is required.
• 2-5 years of experience with a global manufacturing company as a buyer or planner.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to read blueprints and understand production/scheduling needs.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident was required.

Responsibilities

• Generate purchase orders based on MRP/MRP1 demand, Kanban and requisitions daily.
• Ensure on-time delivery of suppliers and communicate status to internal customers.
• Monitor subcontracting list to generate POs in support of BU(s).
• Assist in evaluating supplier performance and quality resolution.
• Assist in developing/updating purchasing procedures and work instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

General knowledge of Foreign Trade Law

Reads and understands blueprints

Understands production and scheduling

Develop effective work relationships

Finds new solutions to issues

Organized with attention to details

Supports continuous improvement

Effectively communicates with others

Interpersonal Relationships

Team Work

Education

Associates degree in International Trade, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

BaaN ERP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Generates purchase orders based on MRP/MRP1 demand, Kanban and purchase requisitions for assigned BU(s) daily and stores documentation centrally.
• Ensures on time delivery of suppliers to meet requirements. This includes expedite requests and delivery status updates from suppliers, to communicate to internal customers
• Monitors and maintains the out-going subcontracting list to generate POs in support of assigned BU(s).
• Assists in evaluating supplier performance and Quality Performance resolution.
• Assists in developing and updating purchasing procedures and work instructions as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Generates purchase orders based on MRP/MRP1 demand, Kanban and purchase requisitions for assigned BU(s) daily and stores documentation centrally.
• Ensures on time delivery of suppliers to meet requirements. This includes expedite requests and delivery status updates from suppliers, to communicate to internal customers
• Monitors and maintains the out-going subcontracting list to generate POs in support of assigned BU(s).
• Assists in evaluating supplier performance and Quality Performance resolution.
• Assists in developing and updating purchasing procedures and work instructions as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

The primary task of the Buyer/Planner is to schedule and procure material to ensure the on-time operation of the assigned business unit. The work is done within established procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of Foreign Trade Law, International Traffics in Arms Regulations, Tariff Codes, etc…(19 CFR, 15 CFR)
• Effectively utilizes Microsoft products like Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Reads and understands blueprints
• Understands production and scheduling needs to better set re-order point, safety stock or just-in-time criteria
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident required
• Associates degree in International Trade, Supply Chain or a related field; or equivalent working experience is required
• Experience with an ERP system (BaaN, SAP) is required
• 2-5 years of experience working with a global manufacturing company as a buyer or planner
• Develop effective work relationships
• Finds new solutions to issues
• Organized with attention to details
• Supports continuous improvement
• Effectively communicates with others
• Interpersonal Relationships: Works closely with Logistics, Manufacturing, WA&S and Customer Service. Role has direct contact with suppliers.
• Team Work: Operates as part of team contributing knowledge to the group.

Benefits

• Great Place To Work Certified
• Competitive Base Salary
• Incentive Plan up to 5% annually
• Profit Sharing up to 5% annually
• Excellent Health Benefits
• Monthly medical premiums at 50% to 75% below market.
• Annual deductible & copays below market.
• Higher percentage if medical coverage than market.
• No monthly premiums for dental & vision.
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Wellness Reimbursement (50% up t $500/year)
• Climate controlled production environment
• Wellness Rewards Redeemed for Gift Cards
• Short-Term Disability Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Tuition Reimbursement

About WITTENSTEIN

Committed to being a world-class partner of intelligent mechatronic drive technology, servo systems, and mechanical components. WITTENSTEIN uses the power of science, innovation, and forward-thinking engineering to provide you cutting-edge technology for motion. Since pioneering the alpha servo planetary gear reducer in 1983, support and motion requirements from the market have continued to change and WITTENSTEIN is well positioned to deliver reliable products and services to its customers and partners.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or other status protected by applicable law.
WITTENSTEIN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.
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