Materials Planner/Buyer

Burkert; Huntersville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert, a world leader in process measurement and control technology, seeks a Material Planner to drive cross-functional material planning, coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering and Inside Sales, and manage SAP workflows for non-inventory goods.

You will ensure inventory aligns with the monthly operations plan, communicate issues to teams, and provide production schedules to manufacturing and assembly areas to secure timely launches and supply reliability.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 3+ years in scheduling or production planning.
• APICS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Foster cross-functional material planning discussions across Production, Quality, Engineering and Inside Sales.
• Own SAP workflow for indirect procurement of non-inventory goods and services.
• Manage inventory to align with monthly operations plan and optimize service levels.
• Provide production order schedules and guidance to manufacturing and assembly areas.
• Participate in shop floor meetings, obsolescence reviews and related governance meetings.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork under pressure

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

SAP

APICS

Job description

**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 RSOHREQUIREMENTS:* 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 situationsIn 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. **Curious? Then we look forward to receiving your application.**