Buyer Planner

RBC Bearings Incorporated; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings Incorporated in Greenville, SC is seeking a Mid-Level Buyer/Planner to optimize inventory and ensure reliable supplier performance. You will coordinate with Materials Manager, engineers, and production teams to balance stock levels with production needs.

The role requires strong Excel and SAP skills, BOM awareness, and effective communication to drive on-time delivery and continuous improvement across the supply chain. Occasional overtime may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/SCM or related field with 1 year SCM experience.
• Proficient in Excel and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of SAP systems.
• Strong BOM and routings knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Able to analyze and make independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Materials Manager and other planners, Supervisors, Engineers, and Operators.
• Stock and non-stock order management in a manufacturing environment.
• Support inventory objectives for Raw/WIP/Buffers through planning.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and address blockers.
• Issue forecasts to vendors to ensure reliable supply chain performance.
• Assist raw material/WIP warehousing and shipping/receiving as needed.
• Create shop orders and schedule work centers.
• Provide shortage reports and reschedule orders.
• Review component inventory levels and run MRP.
• Expedite orders with manufacturing/vendors.
• Address supplier quality issues with Quality Department.
• Report product line performance and communicate order status.
• Evaluate inventory turns and maintain accurate part data.
• Interface with auditors (internal and external).
• Support Health, Safety, and Environmental Plan.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent analysis/decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s Degree in other area with 1 year SCM experience

Tools

SAP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Buyer Planner
Location: Greenville, SC
Reports To: Supply Chain Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Manufacturing | Mechanical Power Transmission Components | Engineering Services
Job Function: Inventory Management | Supplier Management| Continuous Improvement
Job Summary: The Buyer/Planner is responsible for customer service, optimizing inventory and communicating needs to suppliers. This role involves coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to meet production and customer service goals, while effectively managing stock levels and resolving any issues that arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Materials Manager, team of other Buyer / Planners, Manufacturing Supervisors, Engineers, and Operators in areas of responsibility.
• Stock and non-stock order management in a manufacturing environment.
• Exercises a key role in accomplishing plant customer service and inventory objectives (Raw/WIP/Buffers/Bulk) through effective inventory management/materials planning for assigned commodities and operational schedules.
• Works closely with suppliers to make sure supplier on-time is achieved. Able to foresee potential roadblocks and provide recommendations, solutions, or notify manager.
• Issues forecasts to selected vendors to assure reliable supply chain performance.
• Provides assistance to all raw material/WIP warehousing and shipping/receiving functions as required.
• Create shop orders and schedule work centers.
• Provide shortage reports for areas of responsibility.
• Reschedule orders (push in and out).
• Review component inventory levels.
• Run MRP and create purchase orders as well as invoice resolution.
• Expedite orders with manufacturing / vendors.
• React and manage quality issues with suppliers.
• Work closely with Quality Department to review and disposition non-confirming material.
• Report product line performance.
• Communicate status of orders to Customer Service Representative when requested.
• Evaluate inventory turns on raw, WIP, and finished goods.
• Assist with cost roll by maintaining accurate part data (info records).
• Able to communicate with Auditors (internal and external).
• Safety - fully support plant Health Safety and Environmental Plan.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (any discipline) or Supply Chain Management OR Bachelor’s Degree in other area and minimum of 1 year Supply Chain experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook).
• Working knowledge and proficiency in SAP systems .
• Extensive knowledge of bill of materials and routings, preferably in BUS.
• Effective verbal and written skills.
• Independent analysis/decision-making capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM, or an aggressive plan for achievement of certification.
• Lean certification or knowledge a plus.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in a factory environment (steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, some areas may require hearing protection, and hard hat).
• Must be able to work in a team environment with all branches of the plant.
• Must be able to make changes to plan / schedule to meet customer demands / deadlines.
• Must be capable of moving about the facility, including stairs.
• Must be able to either sit or stand in the performance of job duties, often for prolonged periods of time each day.
• Ability to work long hours, including overtime and weekends is an essential function. Must be able to occasionally bend, squat, kneel and reach.
• Some lifting on occasion.