Strategic Buyer & Planner — Materials & Scheduling

Herbold Meckesheim GmbH; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotex is seeking a Buyer/Planner in Cincinnati, OH to manage purchase orders and supplier coordination for materials, components and services. You will drive inventory targets, scheduling, and continuous improvement to optimize cost and delivery performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in business with 2–4 years of related experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and Bills of Materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent with focus in business; 2-4 years related experience preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills; experience with database software and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with Great Plains ERP and Bills of Materials.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders for materials, supplies and services based on reports to meet inventory targets.
• Place purchase orders for planned machines ensuring best value with quality/delivery requirements.
• Order routers, BOMs and prints to fabricate parts and schedule manufacturing operations to meet shipment dates.
• Manage vendor open PO list to ensure communication and commitments on POs.
• Expedite past due POs and coordinate with operations to obtain needed parts.
• Maintain raw material inventories to minimize costs while meeting delivery requirements.
• Coordinate vendor schedules to ensure PO delivery aligns with Rotex schedules.
• Order Kanban parts based on pull card submissions and ensure Kanban system is functioning.
• Place POs based on Buyer “B” report as assigned.
• Engage in continuous improvement for cost savings and process enhancements.
• Develop and complete action plans toward business plan objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to Buyer/Planner.

Skills

Experience 2-4 years

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

Great Plains ERP

ERP systems

Database Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rotex is seeking a Buyer/Planner in Cincinnati, OH to manage purchase orders and supplier coordination for materials, components and services. You will drive inventory targets, scheduling, and continuous improvement to optimize cost and delivery performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in business with 2–4 years of related experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and Bills of Materials.