Buyer Planner

Nidec Minster Corporation; Minster (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Minster Corporation in Minster, OH is seeking a Buyer/Planner to plan and control manufacturing and purchase orders to support on-time production schedules while balancing productivity and inventory. You will procure and expedite materials, working within MRP logic to meet final assembly timelines.

The role requires 3–5 years in production planning or procurement, knowledge of MRP/ERP, and proficiency in SAP and MS Office. APICS certification is a plus, salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP concepts. APICS Certification desired. SAP experience a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in production planning or procurement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Release and act on manufacturing orders in support of the department work schedule and shipment plan set forth by the master production schedule.
• Review and act on MRP messages as they relate to manufacturing and purchase orders.
• Review and respond to shortages daily.
• Work with other departments to develop a smooth flow of material from suppliers to customers.
• Responsible for procurement of all commodity type items along with straight Buy items.
• Monitor Internal and External supplier performance in areas of Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Service. Works with suppliers to develop solutions.
• Ensures inventory levels for all components supporting Production Schedule, inclusive of components not supported by BOM, are in support of production requirements with the least inventory investment.
• Supports inventory accuracy on all stock areas supporting the Final Assembly schedule. This is completed through support of cycle counting and managing "Point of Use" suppliers.
• Make recommendations involving manning levels and supplier selection.
• Develop and refine metrics for tracking both supplier and assembly performance.
• Manage non-conforming material to respective suppliers.
• Other Job Duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

ERP/MRP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Nidec Minster Corporation is currently seeking a Buyer/Planner to plan and control Manufacturing and Purchase Orders in support of on-time performance of production schedules, to achieve a balance of maximizing productivity and minimizing inventory, and to procure and expedite materials and resources in support of final assembly schedule while adhering to MRP planning logic.

Job Responsibilities

• Release and act on manufacturing orders in support of the department work schedule and shipment plan set forth by the master production schedule.
• Review and act on MRP messages as they relate to manufacturing and purchase orders.
• Review and respond to shortages daily.
• Work with other departments to develop a smooth flow of material from suppliers to customers.
• Responsible for procurement of all commodity type items along with straight Buy items.
• Monitor Internal and External supplier performance in areas of Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Service. Works with suppliers to develop solutions.
• Ensures inventory levels for all components supporting Production Schedule, inclusive of components not supported by BOM, are in support of production requirements with the least inventory investment.
• Supports inventory accuracy on all stock areas supporting the Final Assembly schedule. This is completed through support of cycle counting and managing "Point of Use" suppliers.
• Make recommendations involving manning levels and supplier selection.
• Develop and refine metrics for tracking both supplier and assembly performance.
• Manage non-conforming material to respective suppliers.
• Other Job Duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP concepts. APICS Certification desired. SAP experience a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in production planning or procurement.
• Ability to perform computations or analysis using basic statistical, financial or logical concepts; or complex mathematical concepts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.