Planner Buyer

Parker Hannifin; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planner Buyer to ensure optimal production schedules and material requirements. In this role, you will be pivotal in scheduling orders, managing inventory levels, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will contribute to seamless operations and customer satisfaction. Join a dynamic team committed to engineering breakthroughs and operational excellence, where your skills will directly impact the success of production processes. This opportunity is ideal for those passionate about supply chain management and looking to make a significant difference in a thriving organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and expedite orders to meet customer requirements.
• Manage delivery metrics and track improvements.
• Coordinate with teams for smooth material flow.

Skills

Manufacturing Resource Planning

Continuous Improvement Methods

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

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Position Summary

Ensures performance to the master production schedule by planning, preparing, issuing, and controlling production schedules and material requirements to meet production and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and expedite orders and stock transfers to meet customer requirements.
• Act as primary contact for production status, schedule changes, shipping info, and returns. Adjust master schedule as needed.
• Identify raw material and component requirements based on specifications and schedules.
• Communicate work in progress, material availability, and potential issues to relevant teams.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes, including inventory strategies and lead time analysis.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth material flow and accurate information.
• Manage delivery metrics and track improvements through Team Boards.
• Prepare work orders or purchase requests to support production schedules.
• Lead annual physical inventory processes.
• Manage internal and external material movements.
• Analyze inventory usage, scrap, and shrinkage; recommend actions to optimize inventory levels.
• Resolve shipment, shortage, and order cancellation issues.
• Comply with policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of manufacturing resource planning systems, principles, and practices.
• Ability to implement continuous improvement methods.
• Knowledge of legal and policy requirements related to production control.

Conditions of Employment

This position requires meeting U.S. export compliance and citizenship eligibility requirements.

About Parker Hannifin

A Fortune 250 leader in motion and control technologies, enabling engineering breakthroughs for a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

EEO Statement

Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or other protected statuses.

Drug-Free Workplace

All applicants are subject to drug testing as a condition of employment in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.