Strategic Buyer/Planner: Lean Manufacturing & OTD

API Delevan, Inc.; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/FSA

Paid Time Off

401k with Match

AD&D Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join our Marengo, IL team. The role involves managing buying and planning functions, material replenishment, inventory control, and scheduling to ensure 100% on-time delivery and cost targets. Strong Excel, Kanban, and Lean skills are essential.

Responsibilities include expediting orders, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams, and driving process improvements. On-site work with competitive salary and benefits. US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field, experience in manufacturing, preferably, planning OR 5 years minimum relevant manufacturing experience
• Strong technical background, combination of education and work experience
• Ability to read Blue Prints
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytic skills, a high degree of Microsoft Excel knowledge is required
• Good organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to analyze data, form strategic plans and execute at the tactical level
• Kanban experience, Oracle software is preferred
• Understanding of concepts in a Lean Manufacturing Environment and Kanban Supply Chains
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency
• Change Agent, demonstrated ability to drive process improvements
• US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Green Card holder (for ITAR compliance purposes)

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders for materials and confirm delivery with suppliers, expedite material as needed
• Lead Lean Materials process improvement initiatives
• Drive inventory reduction and cost savings through lean tools and supplier negotiations
• Generating Daily Production Schedule to meet customer OTD
• Coordinate schedules with outside suppliers and internal operations
• Work closely with Internal Customers to prioritize production schedule and backlog
• Monitor Kanban Ordering system, resize to current demand patterns
• Drive inventory reduction, cost savings and OTD
• Support Customer Service, Product Managers and Engineering as required
• Resolve and work on quality issues with the quality team and suppliers
• Drive FAI process by using lean tools like FPQP
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Kanban

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Read blueprints

Self-starter

Vendor negotiations

Oracle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field OR 5 years minimum manufacturing experience

Job description

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join our Marengo, IL team. The role involves managing buying and planning functions, material replenishment, inventory control, and scheduling to ensure 100% on-time delivery and cost targets. Strong Excel, Kanban, and Lean skills are essential.

Responsibilities include expediting orders, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams, and driving process improvements. On-site work with competitive salary and benefits. US work authorization required.