Buyer/Planner

Regal Rexnord Corp; New Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Corp in the United States is seeking a Buyer/Planner to ensure timely flow of materials and production planning, purchasing materials, and coordinating with suppliers and manufacturing teams to meet customer demand.

This role emphasizes data-driven decisions, Lean/continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality, and shop floor to optimize inventory, lead times, and costs.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or materials planning.
• Knowledge of replenishment systems such as Kanban or visual management.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decisions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, Schedule and Release production orders/purchase orders to maximize on-time delivery while minimizing inventory and costs.
• Data analysis to support raw material supply and finished goods demand, including production schedule priorities.
• Review, update and maintain replenishment systems.
• Establish cost, lead time and inventory reduction programs with suppliers.
• Communicate with engineering and quality assurance to interpret technical requirements.
• Collaborate with shop floor management daily to resolve manufacturing efficiency issues.
• Support implementation of Lean manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Suggest improvements in cost reduction, processes, quality and productivity.

Skills

Purchasing

Materials planning

Data analysis

SAP

ERP systems

Kanban

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / related field

Tools

APICS/ASCM certification

Job description

Work Model

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

Position Overview

The Buyer/Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the timely flow of materials and products throughout the supply chain. This position is responsible for planning production, purchasing materials, and coordinating closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams to support customer demand.

The successful candidate will use data-driven decision-making to balance inventory levels, production schedules, and customer delivery requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys collaborating with different departments to improve operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, Schedule and Release production orders/purchase orders to maximize on-time delivery to customers while minimizing inventory and operational costs.
• Data analysis and decision making to support raw material supply and finished goods demand including creation of production schedule and job order priorities.
• Review, update and maintain replenishment systems
• Establish and maintain cost reduction, lead time reduction and inventory reduction programs with suppliers to support company goals.
• Communication with engineering and quality assurance to interpret and establish technical requirements.
• Collaborate with shop floor management daily to resolve manufacturing efficiency issues and provide requested information to manufacturing and customer service teams.
• Actively support the implementation of Regal's Business System/ Lean manufacturing processes.
• Make suggestions for improvement in areas of cost reduction, processes, quality and productivity.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or materials planning within a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of replenishment systems such as Kanban, visual management, or similar inventory control methods.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and related business systems.
• APICS/ASCM certification or related supply chain certification is a plus.

Why Join Us?

Join a collaborative team where your expertise directly impacts customer satisfaction, operational performance, and business success. You'll have the opportunity to work cross-functionally, influence key supply chain decisions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands and Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

This position requires occasional travel. The employee must be able to fly or drive out of town to attend meetings with customers and suppliers or attend training.

Expected Base Salary Range

Expected Base Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative 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]. If 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].