MRO Planner/Buyer

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company seeks an MRO Planner/Buyer to optimize plant operations by purchasing indirect items for tooling, supplies, equipment, and materials. You’ll forecast needs, maintain inventory, and negotiate contracts to reduce downtime.

You will work with multiple departments to track costs, establish reorder points, and ensure safety compliance while supporting capital projects and tool crib management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or 2+ years in inventory/procurement in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze data and develop cost-saving maintenance plans.
• High attention to detail for accurate planning and execution.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain detailed records.
• Strong communication and teamwork with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze monthly cost summaries by machine, work order, and MRO supplies.
• Track and quote service providers monthly to meet agreements.
• Execute annual vendor contracts and negotiate terms and pricing.
• Establish reorder points in the database to trigger POs.
• Issue purchase orders for MRO and replenish direct purchases as needed.
• Follow up on past due POs to prevent downtime.
• Source maintenance goods and manage third-party repairs.
• Maintain tool crib stocking strategies annually.
• Ensure contractor safety compliance with company standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance to schedule preventive maintenance (PM).
• Schedule contractors for Capex-related work and track costs in CMMS.
• Close Capex projects and tag assets in accounting system.
• Manage critical spare inventory and review costs in meetings.

Skills

Inventory mgmt

Procurement

Data analysis

Cost optimization

MS Excel

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

CMMS

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Craft Your Career with Brasscraft Manufacturing Company!

POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Planner/Buyer plays a crucial role in enhancing plant efficiency by purchasing indirect items to support daily operations of the plant as it relates to tooling, supplies, equipment, and materials. You will work closely with various departments to forecast needs, procure supplies, maintain optimal inventory levels to minimize downtime. Additionally, you will negotiate contracts, track maintenance costs, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Your analytical skills and attention to detail will be essential in identifying areas for improvement and driving cost savings across the site.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and analyze monthly cost summaries by machine, work order, and MRO supplies to drive cost improvements across the site.
• Track and quote current service providers monthly, ensuring timely and quality completion of required work as per agreements.
• Execute annual contracts with service vendors, negotiating terms and pricing for services rendered.
• Establish reorder point triggers in the database to initiate purchase orders for goods and services.
• Issue purchase orders based on reorder points for general MRO goods and replenish direct purchases as needed.
• Follow up on past due purchase orders to ensure timely deliveries and prevent facility downtime.
• Process urgent requests from the plant to prevent extended downtime.
• Source maintenance goods and manage third-party repairs of motors, drives, and miscellaneous items.
• Substitute obsolete parts within the facility for MRO goods.
• Maintain tool crib stocking strategies annually and manage all tool crib activities.
• Ensure contractor safety requirements are met in compliance with company standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance to schedule preventive maintenance (PM) with contractors monthly.
• Schedule contractors for necessary work related to general production or capital expenditure (Capex) projects as directed by maintenance.
• Track costs associated with capital projects in the CMMS database.
• Close out Capex projects and apply asset tags to the accounting database.
• Manage critical spare inventory through the CMMS.
• Organize monthly meetings to review all costs associated with operations.
• Identify areas for improvement in both pricing and consumption.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or a minimum of 2 years of experience in inventory management, procurement, or a related role in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to analyze data, develop cost effective maintenance plans, and identify areas for improvement.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in planning and execution
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain detailed records
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; and demonstrated successful ability to build positive partnerships, while working collaboratively with cross-functional business teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Material Control and Work Order Management
• Familiarity with the plumbing industry and products
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Proficiency in inventory management software and ERP systems.
• Experience using CMMS for planning and tracking maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated experience in Inventory Control Procedures
• Experience in negotiating and managing supplier contracts.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment.

Hiring Range:

$54,500 - $70,000

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

About Us

Brasscraft Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality water and gas flow control products, plumbing service, and repair parts for the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, Brasscraft supports a wide array of channel partners including wholesalers, retailers, and specialty dealers, who serve residential and commercial markets across the Americas. Brasscraft has set the plumbing standard for over 75 years, with industry leading brands including BrassCraft® and Plumbshop®.

Brasscraft (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer, and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Company: BrassCraft Manufacturing

Full time

Brasscraft (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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