Materials Planner/Buyer

Burkert USA Corporation; Huntersville (NC); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Burkert USA Corporation is seeking a skilled planner to support material planning with cross-functional teams across Production, Quality, Engineering and Inside Sales. You will manage SAP workflow for indirect procurement and drive on-time replenishment and delivery reliability.

Responsibilities include optimizing inventory, maintaining ERP data, and providing clear production schedules while guiding new projects from an MRP perspective.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree.
• SAP planning expertise preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in scheduling or production planning in manufacturing.
• APICS certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to use analytical tools to solve business problems.
• Proven ability to communicate with all levels of the business.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented and able to work under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Foster planning discussions across Production, Quality, Engineering and Inside Sales regarding status and issues.
• Manage SAP workflow for indirect procurement and external purchases.
• Oversee distribution channel procurement, replenishment and delivery reliability.
• Handle stocking agreements and interpret stock strategies; communicate updates.
• Participate in shop floor meetings, reviews and other necessary meetings.
• Manage inventory levels to meet monthly operations plan and balance mix.
• Use SAP matching parameters to optimize inventory and service levels.
• Maintain ERP-SAP planning master data affecting planning strategies.
• Provide production order schedules to manufacturing and assembly areas.
• Support launch of new projects (CPOH) from an MRP perspective.

Connaissances

SAP planning

Production scheduling

Demand planning

APICS certification

Analytical tools

Communication across levels

Microsoft Office

Time management

Team collaboration

Formation

BA/BS degree

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

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

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

In return, we offer you exciting and challenging responsibilities, diverse perspectives with a high degree of individual freedom and a corporate culture that encourages you to use it.

Our products and systems are invisible and indispensable at the same time. Without knowing it, we all encounter valves, sensors, controllers and customized systems made by Burkert every day: from beer, juice or dairy products to cosmetics and medicine products. Anyone who gives free flow to ideas and always thinks that little bit further than others, needs not only a great passion for innovation, but above all courage. This quality still characterizes our company today and makes our successes possible. Thanks to our financial independence, we can consistently pursue our strategic goals, even in uncertain times, and this creates a secure basis for the jobs in our company.