CAREL · 7 hours ago
Production Buyer/Planner
Manheim, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCAREL is a company focused on supply chain management, and they are seeking a Production Buyer/Planner to manage the tactical side of the supply chain from raw materials to finished goods. The role involves developing relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and maintaining balanced inventories to support production schedules.
AppsElectronicsEnergy EfficiencyHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Sensor
Responsibilities
Develops and maintain strong working relationships and communications with suppliers and internal and external customers
Gives daily updates at the daily production meeting as it pertains to delivery issues
Respond within 24 hours to Customer Service inquiries to assist in order status updates
Releases purchase orders to the suppliers to meet the production schedule while keeping balanced inventories
Releases work orders to the shop floor in order to meet production schedules while keeping balanced inventories
Releases internal requisitions to sister companies in order to meet production schedules while keeping balanced inventories
Recommend shipment method for inbound freight with a goal of minimizing these costs
Creates accurate and auditable purchasing records through the ERP system
Maintains accurate Purchase Order due dates in the EPR system
Accountable to Push-in Pull out Purchase Order and Work Order due dates as needed to prevent production disruptions, delays, down time and excess inventory
Resolve supplier delivery problems (late or early) in a timely manner and escalate if assistance is required
Assists in resolving supplier non-conformance, SCAR’s and invoice discrepancies
Communicates any potential parts delays that may impact production schedules to their manager and order entry immediately
Assists Engineering with PLCM’s and participates in the phasing in and phasing out of product lines while limiting the inventory obsolescence and manufacturing down time
Advises engineering when there is a possible need to change specifications on products
Reviews ERP system information to schedule work which will meet the customer demand while maintaining proper inventory levels
Assist in (MPS) capacity planning by maintaining lead times and monitor capacity over a two month time fence
Accountable for the scheduling, release, review and closing of jobs
Facilitates cycle counting in value stream and verifies WIP to maintain stock accuracy. Analyzes and reconciles variance, determining and solving root causes
Assists with the execution of the physical inventory and reconciliation of the Physical Inventory
Assists with the decisions to dispose of obsolete inventory and then the execution of the disposition
Makes recommendations to their manager for improvements of processes
Complete special projects and assignments as requested
Recommend potential suppliers to the purchasing department
Communicate to suppliers any increases/decreases/scheduling alignments or changes to production requirements and assess impact to supplier(s) and manufacturing
Send/Review Supplier open order reports
Schedule/participate in supplier meetings/calls, review Lead-time, delivery performance
Any other similar or associated duties necessary to accomplish job objectives, or as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management or a related field and 1 years' field and production planning experience or 3+ years' field and production planning experience
3+ years of equivalent/relevant work knowledge in field and production planning experience
Strong verbal and written language communications skills
The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Ability to effectively present information in a one on one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and with other employees of the organization
Must be able to speak and read the English language
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information
Must have a working knowledge of MRP (ORACLE Preferred), Excel, Word software programs
Purchasing process, pricing and marketing trends, commodity index trends, market conditions
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values
Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses
Ability to problem solving, use logical reasoning, and apply emotional intelligence
Working as part of a team for assigned suppliers and manufacturing categories
Ability to read and interpret purchasing related documents and working with details on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time
Advanced mathematics, algebra and moderate statistics
Preferred
Metal and Mechanical components is a plus
In-depth knowledge of Industrialization processes, scheduling and timelines
General knowledge of BOMs, Assembly steps, Standardized work, and their appropriate management
Must have a working knowledge of MRP (ORACLE Preferred), Excel, Word and purchasing practices
Experience with manufacturing processes of commodities assigned and general office skills
Basic knowledge of Lean methodologies
Good predisposition to change
Related manufacturing or quality certifications
Oracle knowledge
Lean Principles a plus
Six sigma a plus
Company
CAREL
CAREL is a world leader in control solutions for air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating, and systems for humidification and evaporative cooling.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alberto Catullo
Regional CEO - APAC Region
Edevaldo Bomfim
CEO Americas
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