Plant Buyer

Gentherm; Trenton (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company (US) is seeking a Plant Buyer based in Trenton, MO to manage component, supplies, and logistics to ensure on-time production. The role uses SAP/MRP and collaborates with suppliers to meet delivery schedules and optimize inventory levels.

The position reports to the Materials Manager and requires strong analytical skills and ERP experience. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years in materials control or purchasing, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Logistics, Operations, Business, Accounting or related field.
• 2+ years Materials Control or Buyer experience; experience with MRP/ERP; SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Purchase productive and non-productive supplies from established suppliers.
• Control inventory and related costs to support production schedules.
• Collaborate with Corporate Purchasing to maximize SAP support for customers and inter-company transfers.
• Prepare material requisitions and orders with approved suppliers detailing specs, quantities, pricing, due dates and shipping info.
• Coordinate with Materials Supervisor/Manager on plant capacity, due dates and supplier requests.
• Develop materials strategy to maximize customer satisfaction and meet inventory targets.
• Maintain purchasing records and documentation; manage non-conforming and obsolete materials.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

MRP/ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com .

PLANT BUYER

This person is responsible for managing component, supplies and logistics to assure that daily production schedules are maintained. Person will use SAP and other resources to track requirements and work with the suppliers allowing on time delivery of components; thus on-time shipping performance to the customer. Individual has the freedom to make decisions and job performance is critical to the day to day operation of the plant. This is a salaried exempt role based in Trenton, MO and will report to the Materials Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports directly to the Materials Supervisor / Manager and is responsible for purchasing of productive and non-productive supplies from established supplier base and controlling inventory and associated costs.
• Incumbent will work with Corporate Purchasing, maximizing SAP in supporting customers, suppliers and inter-company transfer of parts. Will analyze all purchased item requirements from MRP which defines all current and future demand.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and customers and be in constant communications with them. Once approval has been obtained he /she will prepare material requisition and order using approved suppliers regarding the specification, quantities, pricing, due dates and the shipping information. This is part of the incumbent’s daily standard work.
• Will work directly with the Materials Supervisor / Manager on plant capacities, due dates, changes, and supplier requests on a daily basis, and then follow up with suppliers on issues that might arise.
• Person will assist in developing a materials strategy that maximizes customer satisfaction and meets the established inventory targets. Works with Corporate Purchasing and suppliers on supplier delivery and/or quality issues, and will advise the Materials Group of any impact on the customer delivery schedule.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy and works with production on a strategy to meet the customers changing demands. Also responsible for the following:
  • Maintains purchasing records except pricing on both parts and supplier
  • files.
  • Compile, submit, and communicate all changes in purchasing item documentation affecting the suppliers.
  • Disposition of non-conforming materials and obsolete materials.
  • Complete ECR (Engineering Change Request) as required for purchased
  • items.
  • Actively involved with cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Do other jobs as required to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Propose and support implementation of cost reduction and delivery improvement projects
• Comply with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies
• Complete special assignments as required

REQUIRED EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Logistics, Operations, Business, Accounting or other technical field
• 2+ years Materials Control or Buyer and/or experience working with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software; experience with SAP
• Computer literate, with Excel proficiency.
• Understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 and how it relates to the materials group is beneficial

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

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Company: Modine Manufacturing Company (US)

Country/Region: US

Nearest Major Market: Kansas City
Job Segment: ERP, Plant Operator, Logistics, Material Planner, Supply Chain, Technology, Manufacturing, Operations