Materials Planner/Buyer

Recruise; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Burkert USA Corp in Huntersville, NC, is seeking a Materials Planner/Buyer to join our manufacturing and sales team. You will drive material planning discussions with Production, Quality, Engineering and Inside Sales, ensuring on-time material availability and smooth procurement of non-inventory goods and services.

You will manage SAP workflows, optimize inventory levels, and provide production order schedules to support monthly operations plans.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 3+ years scheduling or production planning in manufacturing.
• SAP planning expertise preferred.
• APICS certification a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Foster material planning discussions across cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Engineering, Inside Sales) regarding production status and material issues.
• Manage SAP workflow (indirect procurement of non-inventory goods and services).
• Oversee distribution channel procurement, replenishment and delivery reliability.
• Handle stocking agreements and QDP strategies; interpret agreements and manage stock levels.
• Participate in team shop floor meetings and obsolescence reviews.
• Manage inventory levels to meet monthly operations plan; optimize stock and service levels using SAP parameters.
• Maintain master data for ERP-SAP planning affecting planning strategy.
• Provide production order schedules to manufacturing and assembly areas.

Skills

SAP planning

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Communication

MS Office

Multitasking

Cross-functional teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

COUPLED: data interpretation

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: Working with a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees as individuals in more than 30 countries? On a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion? If you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance:

Materials Planner/Buyer

Huntersville

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster material planning discussions across a cross-functional team that includes: Production, Quality, Engineering and Inside Sales departments regarding production status, material issues, and external purchases status.
• Responsible for SAP workflow (indirect procurement of Systemhause non-inventory goods and services)
• Responsible for distribution channel procurement, replenishment and delivery reliability
• Responsible for stocking agreements, QDP strategies where applicable – includes interpreting stocking agreement, managing stock level, communicating concerns / updates to cross functional teams
• Participation in team shop floor meetings (SI06 boards), slow moving obsolescence reviews and other meetings as necessary
• Manage product inventory levels to meet monthly operations plan, balance inventory mix to ensure desired resource levels are maintained. Utilize SAP matching parameters process to optimize inventory and service levels.
• Manage relevant master data elements in place for ERP-SAP planning that impact planning strategies.
• Provide production order schedules and guidance to manufacturing and assembly areas to ensure clarity of requirements.
• Help guide new projects (CPOH) from a MRP standpoint to ensure proper launch and effectiveness as it transfers to RSOH

REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS degree
• SAP planning expertise is preferred
• Minimum 3 years in scheduling or production planning, demand planning, in manufacturing environment and/or manufacturing/engineering experience
• APICs certified is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to use analytical tools to solve business problems
• Proven ability to work with, and communicate to, all levels of the business (manufacturing, customer service, etc…)
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and execute to deadlines
• Have the ability to follow projects through to completion
• Excellent oral, written and communication skillsAble to work closely within a team and contribute individually in high pressure situations

BURKERT CULTURE

Burkert USA Corp is a manufacturing and sales organization, that is family owned and was established in the US in 1984. Burkert employees enjoy an inclusive environment that's open to ideas and innovation for a growing company with opportunities for development. Work life balance is considered a priority with a comprehensive benefits package in place to support your personal and professional life.

courage wanted