Buyer/Planner

Daktronics; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Daktronics is seeking a procurement/purchasing specialist to support manufacturing operations in Brookings, SD. You’ll ensure timely material orders, manage supplier relations, and help optimize the MRP/MPS process within our High School, Park, and Recreation manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and continuous improvement of processes. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills to thrive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in math, business, economics, finance, operations management, or similar.
• Good computer skills with Glovia, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Strong discretion and independent judgment.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• English fluency, written and verbal.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
• No visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Order materials on time to support the MRP and MPS.
• Expedite or de-expedite material per the MRP/MPS and escalate issues.
• Place purchase orders from preapproved suppliers and transfers.
• Manage PO status and liaise with suppliers for delivery.
• Maintain accurate data for MPS viability.
• Review item attributes daily.
• Address excess inventory and implement countermeasures.
• Improve data management and paperwork in the factory.
• Manage production schedules for a value stream.
• Communicate schedule changes to production leaders.
• Notify shortages to Master Scheduler and Materials Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Discretion

Written communication

Verbal communication

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, Business, Economics, Finance, Operations Management, or a comparable field

Tools

Glovia

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

When you work at Daktronics, you'll be part of something amazing. We design, engineer, manufacture and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems.

Our products bring excitement to professional, college and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world, and even provide direction for people as they travel, work, and play.

As part of the Daktronics team, you'll have interesting, impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits - and the people are second to none.

What will the work look like for me?

• Ensure appropriate inventory is ordered on time and at the appropriate volume to support the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• The buying function also includes expediting or de-expediting material as required by the MRP/MPS process and following the escalation process when issues arise.
• Place purchase orders (POs) from preapproved suppliers, transfer orders (TOs) from other Daktronics factories, and work orders (WO) when scheduling production areas.
• Manage PO status, completing status calls and interacting with suppliers to ensure prompt inventory materials delivery.
• Ensure data problems are identified and resolved. Must maintain accurate systems information in support of MPS viability.
• Review item attributes through daily item review.
• Review items to address excess inventory and create countermeasures to stop excess from accumulating.
• Look continuously to improve ways we manage data and process paperwork throughout the factory.
• Manage production schedules for a value stream within the factory.
• Communicate schedule changes to the leaders of production areas.
• Communicate schedule shortcomings and/or part shortages to Master Scheduler and Materials Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned and needed to meet Daktronics growth and customer expectations.

General Expectations:

• Foster an environment that promotes and reinforces teamwork.
• Build positive, professional relationships of mutual respect and trust with peers, vendors, and other employees.
• Represent Daktronics as an Agent of the Organization. Consistently model Daktronics high-performing leader and team behaviors. Positively influence to further Daktronics culture and success.
• Become knowledgeable of and follow company procedures.
• Adherence to standard work.

Where is this opportunity located?

This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota in our High School, Park, and Recreation (HSPR) Manufacturing department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Business, Economics, Finance, Operations Management, or a comparable field is required.
• Good computer skills.
• Software includes Glovia, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to successfully participate as a member of a team.
• Effectively exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Desired traits

• Material/production control experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.