Buyer/Planner: Lean Inventory & On-Time Delivery

Regal Rexnord Corporation; Marengo (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

API Delevan, Inc. is seeking a Buyer/Planner for the Marengo, IL site to manage purchasing and production scheduling to ensure 100% on-time delivery and cost goals.

Responsibilities include placing PO’s, expediting materials, and coordinating with internal teams to align production with demand. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5+ years of manufacturing experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of Kanban/Lean methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field, or 5 years of related manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience with Kanban and Lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and confirm deliveries with suppliers.
• Generate daily production schedules to meet on-time delivery.
• Drive inventory reduction and cost savings using lean tools and supplier negotiations.
• Coordinate schedules with outside suppliers and internal operations.
• Support quality issue resolution with the quality team and suppliers.
• Drive FAI processes using lean tools.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Read blueprints

Kanban

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Oracle software

Job description

API Delevan, Inc. is seeking a Buyer/Planner for the Marengo, IL site to manage purchasing and production scheduling to ensure 100% on-time delivery and cost goals.

Responsibilities include placing PO’s, expediting materials, and coordinating with internal teams to align production with demand. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5+ years of manufacturing experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of Kanban/Lean methods.