Buyer/Planner

at Rexnord Industries LLC in Marengo, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Regal Rexnord Corporation ("Regal Rexnord") is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems, serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. With the announcement of the acquisition of Altra Industrial Motion, a ~$2B global business with 9,000 associates, focused on Power Transmission and Factory Automation products, Regal Rexnord has become a $7.3B company with 36,000 associates globally.

You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. The company's products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing, to name a few of the applications where our products are used.

Regal Rexnord's business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. This means creating innovative solutions while focusing on both customer needs and the company's commitment to sustainability. The company's industrial powertrain and automation solutions offerings are an important part of the company's growth strategy. The company's strategy includes leveraging 80/20 to prioritize all activities, including product excellence, operational excellence and commercial excellence (i) driving organic sales growth through the introduction of innovative new products, with a particular focus on improving energy efficiency, (ii) establishing and maintaining new customers, as well as developing new opportunities with existing customers, (iii) participating in higher growth end markets and geographies, and (iv) identifying and consummating strategic, value creating acquisitions.

Scope of role
The Thomson Division is a major contributor to the Segment, with approximately 1,500 global associates and $400M in revenue. There are 10 main sites located across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, & Europe.
The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for performing and managing the buying/planning functions. Duties include responsibility for material replenishment process management, Inventory Management, Scheduling Customer Orders on the Production Floor, customer relations and job planning activities to support 100% on-time delivery and cost goals.

Key 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

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
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)

Physical Demand and Work Environment

Physical Demands - while performing the duties in this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
Work Environment - the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage

Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)

Paid Time... For full info follow application link.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Minority/Veteran/Disabled