Buyer/Planner

Legrand

Warsaw (AL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Disability benefit plans

Parental leave

Job summary

Legrand is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join the Integrated AV division in Warsaw, IN. The role involves daily planning and purchasing activities, analyzing MRP data, and collaborating with vendors to ensure material availability and optimal lead times.

Based in Warsaw, IN, the position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage complex procurement tasks, maintain ERP data, and identify cost-reduction opportunities while working with a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field with at least 2 years in purchasing in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge and experience with MRP-based systems and ERP tools
Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to manage supplier relationships

Responsibilities

Review and authorize material procurement, warehousing, and distribution; manage material flow
Place purchase orders to support manufacturing and engineering requirements
Update pricing and maintain accurate ERP data
Identify cost-reduction opportunities and qualify new vendors
Monitor supplier performance and expedite or adjust orders as needed

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team player

Time management

Problem solving

English fluency

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Inventory/Materials management knowledge

Tools

ERP system

MRP software

Excel

Job description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer/Planner to join the Integrated AV division in Warsaw, IN.

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position is responsible for performing the daily planning and purchasing activities for materials, requiring analysis of MRP reports and making buying decisions based on lead time and availability of materials. This position is based in the Warsaw location, but works closely with employees in other locations. This position also requires close working relationships with our vendors to create partnerships that will benefit both parties.

What Will You Do?

Review and authorize overall material procurement, warehousing and distributing of raw materials, goods-in-process, and finished goods; and controlling and scheduling of material flow.
Ensure the processing of changed orders and appropriate communications with vendors regarding material and quantity requirement revisions, rate adjustments and incorrect materials
Place purchase orders to support manufacturing and engineering requirements
Update pricing in system to ensure that all accounting records are correct
Resolve quality issues with suppliers
Review MRP exception messages, purchase requisitions, shortage reports, and past-due purchase orders; take timely action to maintain material availability.
Plan future requirements of raw materials based on forecasts
Maintain accurate purchasing and planning master data within the ERP system
Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities
Assist in qualifying new vendors
Monitor supplier confirmations and expedite, defer, reschedule, or cancel purchase orders based on changing production and inventory requirements
Identify material shortages and supplier risks; communicate potential production impacts, recovery plans, and escalation needs
Work closely with Leadership to gain work direction and to obtain assistance in escalated problem resolution
Recommend and assist in development of purchasing-related processes and procedures
Coordinate with other departments to determine materials needed and schedules to be met; communicate commitment concerns to Leadership
Responsible for purchase order files, invoices and related purchasing records
Consistently support compliance by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting noncompliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in Safety Programs, initiatives, and investigations.
Demonstrate our five core values of Integrity, Customer Responsiveness,

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a purchasing function in a manufacturing environment; or combination of relevant education and experience

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Demonstrated ability working with minimal supervision and exercising judgment
Self-starter with the ability to manage to tight timelines
Positive, energetic attitude, and initiative; Strong work ethic
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment, and leverage additional resources as needed
Ability to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or department needs
Ability to multi-task and manage several projects through completion at one time; while providing high attention to details
Developed problem analysis and problem solving skills
Proficient with negotiating and sourcing commodities
Intermediate computer and database skills with proficiency using the internet, Word, Excel and Outlook (or related e-mail system)
Quality mindedness
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Customer focused (internal and external customers)
Excellent project management and planning skills
Must possess high degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information

Special Job Requirements

May require frequent availability and communication during non-standard business hours to communicate with global team members

Preferred Qualifications

Degree with emphasis in inventory and purchasing/materials management
Knowledge of MRP-based software systems
Knowledge of APICS
Knowledge of Inventory Management
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required (for the majority of the working day) to sit and make coordinated movements of the fingers for data entry on a keyboard.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
General office environment
May require regular ground travel to other company facilities
Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 10% travel.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to/from this job at any time.

Milestone is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You will be considered for this position based upon your experience and education, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Legrand’s Integrated AV division delivers integrated and connected technology solutions that simplify how people communicate, collaborate, and engage. By uniting the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of audiovisual technologies, infrastructure, intelligent management platforms, and professional services, we help organizations create seamless, scalable experiences that meet today’s needs and evolve for the future.

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