Planner/Buyer

4 weeks ago

Round Rock, United States Chatsworth Products Full time
Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Round Rock Plant - Round Rock, TX

Position Type
Full Time

Job Shift
Day

Job Description

If you have ever wondered what owning your own business is like, just ask an Employee Owner of Chatsworth Products (CPI). Better yet, become one CPI has an immediate need for a Planner-Buyer in CPI's Round Rock, Texas location.

As a CPI Planner-Buyer, you will perform various purchasing assignments of moderate complexity to procure equipment, parts and supplies necessary for the operation of the organization. Review proposals, negotiates prices and selects and recommends suppliers. Verify delivery dates, approve payment, maintain necessary records, resolve delivery and payment discrepancies. Develop solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity. Make practical application of customary practices, procedures or techniques. Interface with suppliers, immediate supervisor and other personnel within the company. Work is reviewed in process for adherence to instructions, soundness of judgment and conclusions.

Will develop and deploy jobs within the ERP system, establish priorities, and revise the schedule according to customer needs, job specifications, and availability or capability of workers, parts, material, and equipment. In addition to exemplary technical skills and work experience, this position requires an entrepreneurial spirit, excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative nature, and tactical agility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Independently analyzes demand, decides quantity to buy and negotiates purchases of inventory materials up to $25k per MRP.
  2. Places PO's for inventory and non-inventory items and follows up as required to assure an adequate material supply.
  3. Assures an uninterrupted supply of material while maximizing inventory turns.
  4. Resolves quality and delivery problems.
  5. Sources new items with new and existing suppliers.
  6. Identifies potential suppliers and qualify as required.
  7. Identifies cost reduction opportunities through competitive bidding, negotiation, and design changes. Implements as feasible.
  8. Evaluates suppliers and provides feedback to improve performance, especially in the areas of lead time, on-time delivery, delivered cost, terms, and quality.
  9. Develops and maintains long-term relationships with key suppliers such that we are viewed as an excellent customer worthy of preferential treatment.
  10. Develops a sense of part ownership that includes concern for inventory accuracy and inventory obsolescence and a feel for potential problems.
  11. Conducts moderately difficult analytical studies and makes recommendations from them.
  12. Communicates daily with the Production Supervisor and kitting team to ensure that the daily/weekly build sequence is in line with our customer requirements and operational goals.
  13. Develops and executes production schedules, material plans, and inventory levels, production demand, plant capacity, and the master production schedule.
  14. Completes what-if scenarios to aid in production planning and optimization of labor and materials.
  15. Analyzes MRP data to ensure accuracy of job bills of material and operational routings as dictated by engineering. Communicate identified issues to Manufacturing Engineering and Document Control.
  16. Understands MRP outputs as well as the parameters that impact the outputs.
  17. Acts as the subject matter expert for planning and schedule related ERP parameters for assigned plant.
  18. Coordinates and communicates production and shipping schedules to all involved parties on a daily basis.
  19. Readjusts schedules according to production progress, change orders, shipping considerations, or other conditions.
  20. Works with other Buyers/Planners to ensure material and components are available when needed, owns clear to build job review.
  21. Tracks and reports progress against the production plan.
  22. Process Improvement maintains working knowledge of latest developments in scheduling, production control, and supply chain.


ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Verifies basic numerical data for accuracy.
  • Performs basic calculations and apply results.
  • Coordinates production schedules with other manufacturing plants and contract manufactures as needed.
  • Continuous improvement of the planning and scheduling function.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Core Competencies:
  • Ethics, Values, Integrity & Trust - Adheres and acts in line with CPI core values.
  • Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses a high level of skill, knowledge and ability in assigned functional area.
  • Safety - Complies with company safety rules and regulations. Takes a proactive approach to identify and eliminate safety hazards.
  • Customer Focus - Gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
  • Interpersonal Skills - Uses diplomacy and tact. Uses collaborative skills.
  • Action Oriented & Adaptability - Takes initiative; acts promptly; is proactive.
  • Ownership & Accountability - Proactively models, guards, and demonstrates all of CPI's core values.
  • Priority Setting, Planning & Organizing- Uses resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Problem Solving & Creativity - Uses logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions. Develops new and unique ideas.
  • Listening, Informing and Written Communications - Practices attentive and active listening. Shares information. Presents ideas and facts clearly and effectively in writing.
Technical Competencies:
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
  • One (1) year preferred of relevant supply chain experience or similar field.
  • Three (3) years relevant work experience using MRP applications.
  • Capable of managing company-wide key supplier relationships.
  • Capable of leading company-wide commodity responsibility.
  • Knowledge of production and procurement procedures.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local procurement laws and regulations.
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
  • NAPM/APICS certification preferred.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Frequent sitting.
  • Lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Travel required.
  • Work in a manufacturing environment.


As a CPI, Planner-Buyer you will also enjoy the unique benefits of becoming a CPI Employee Owner. These include having an equal share and stake in the company's success and revenue-whether through annual profit sharing, vested ownership shares or a long list of standard benefits that remind our Employee Owners they're valued, respected, and trusted to help guide the company's future.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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