Materials Planner/Buyer

Burkert USA Corp; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert USA Corp is seeking a Materials Planner/Buyer to achieve 95%+ production order reliability, 92%+ service order reliability and inventory turns above 4.6. You will proactively plan, manage supplier relationships, and own SCM KPIs while coordinating with manufacturing, engineering, inside sales and quality to resolve material issues.

Responsibilities include cross-functional material planning discussions, SAP workflow management for indirect goods, replenishment and stocking strategies,

Qualifications

• Experience in SAP for planning and MRP processes.
• At least 3 years in scheduling or production planning in manufacturing.
• APICS certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material planning with production, quality, engineering, and inside sales.
• Manage supplier interactions and procurement of non-inventory goods and services in SAP.
• Ensure on-time delivery and inventory turns targets are met.
• Provide production order schedules to manufacturing and assembly.
• Support new projects from an MRP perspective during launches.

Skills

SAP planning

Production scheduling

Demand planning

Analytical tools

Cross-functional communication

Team collaboration

Education

APICS certified

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Materials Planner/Buyer is responsible for maintaining 95% or better production order reliability, service order reliability of 92% or better and inventory turns >4.6. This role requires pro-active planning, innovative thinking, supplier management (internal and external) to identify potential issues, inventory management and SCM KPI ownership. Frequent engagement is required with all system house teams (manufacturing, engineering, inside sales and quality) to identify and help solve problems.

Major responsibilities include:

• 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 Systemhouse 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

*This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.*

Key Metrics:

• Production order delivery reliability >95%
• Sales order delivery reliability >92%
• Inventory turns > 4.6
• Turnaround time (SAP workflow requests less than 48hrs)

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 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…)
• 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 skills
• Able to work closely within a team and contribute individually in high pressure situations