Buyer/Planner I

Regal Rexnord Corp
paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Radford
Dec 13, 2024
SUMMARY Directs and coordinates activities of cell buying, material planning and inventory control in creating and delivering an executable production plan for the relevant product line. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Along with those identified below, other duties may be assigned: Responsible for PO maintenance (launching, invoicing, RTV, expediting) Coordinates delivery information for all purchased parts for their assigned cell Supports negotiations for target lead-times and desired package sizes Blanket PO's setup for all active materials to improve efficiencies Aligns supply chain to future customer demand Coordinates Kanban management (audits, sizing, corrective actions, etc.) Implementing a forward planning process to minimize purchase part shortages Drives shortage review weekly Implements best materials practices to improve efficiencies Recommends corrective actions to improve/sustain inventory accuracy Leads development and implementation of planning systems for new products and product transitions Translate customer demand into an executable production plan Determine daily/hourly output requirements for production cells Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action. Manage and develop existing suppliers through performance feedback. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Goals: Delivery: OTD >95% to VOC Cost: All inventory class items setup on Kanban/visual management. A&B inventory class items set up on Kanban with a 5/20 day lead time. Growth: "10%" annual improvement in inventory turns. Quality: >95% accurate inventory for A's and B's and >75% for C's. Metrics: Stockouts Inventory Reduction Kanban penetration Inventory & Kanban accuracy Education and Experience Requirements Minimum Requirements: Basic knowledge of how to use Microsoft Excel Team player, self-motivated Results orientation Passionate about application of Continuous Improvement tools Understanding of ERP systems Understanding of inventory management Preferred Skills/Qualifications: 4 year technical degree or related technical experience Possess or pursuing APICS or CPM certification Previous buying and planning experience Strong lean manufacturing background (Kanban Management) Manufacturing experience Physical Demand and Work Environment: Position required to be on site to fulfill the requirements of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands - required to be on the manufacturing floor and will include bending, sitting, and lifting up to 50lbs. Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a "U.S. Person", which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) Paid Time Off and Holidays 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Paid Leaves Tuition Assistance About Regal Rexnord Regal Rexnord is a $6.5B publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.