Strategic Buyer & Production Planner

Rock Energy Systems LLC; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Energy Systems LLC in Janesville, WI, is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage indirect materials, services, tooling and select production inputs. You will plan, source, and schedule to align with the production plan, control costs, and support on-time delivery.

The role requires 3 years in manufacturing purchasing, experience with MRP/ERP, supplier negotiations, and strong Excel skills. APICS training is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position with local travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or commensurate work experience.
• 3 years of experience in a purchasing function for a manufacturing operation.
• Experience with purchasing, expediting, MRP/ ERP systems, quality/continuous improvement initiatives, manufacturing safety practices.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record for typical material handling equipment.
• Proficient in common computer applications and above average competency in Microsoft Excel.
• APICS training/certifications are beneficial, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; maintains close coordination with operations departments to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.
• Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Studies market prices and trends, engineering developments, and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Creates and maintains work tickets to support production scheduling.
• Provides reporting on production attainment to schedule.
• Interviews and confers with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics, inventory control and management; negotiates prices and delivery terms with guidance from the Materials and/or Operations Manager.
• Coordinates as appropriate quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers.
• Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure timely deliveries minimizing carrying cost and transportation charges. Conducts regular cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with outside vendors.Track and report vendor performance.
• Work with vendors in making sure we have all raw/finished components to keep the flow of material moving through the plant and available to ship to customers.
• Work closely with department supervisors to make sure the departments have the needed components necessary for flow of production.
• Provide periodic support to shipping and receiving operations as needed to ensure the efficient flow of materials, inventory accuracy, and on-time customer deliveries.
• Teamwork.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Time Management.
• Organizational Skills.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving/Analysis

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Associate’s degree

APICS training/certifications beneficial

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Rock Energy Systems LLC in Janesville, WI, is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage indirect materials, services, tooling and select production inputs. You will plan, source, and schedule to align with the production plan, control costs, and support on-time delivery.

The role requires 3 years in manufacturing purchasing, experience with MRP/ERP, supplier negotiations, and strong Excel skills. APICS training is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position with local travel as needed.