Buyer/Planner
External
Regalrexnord · Marengo, IL$65K–$80K/yrContractOn-siteToday
ComplianceExcelKanbanLeanLinearProcess Improvement
Prepare for this interview
EliteAI-generated questions, company research, and talking points tailored to this role
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:
- 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.
- The Linear Motion 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.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug CoverageSpending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)Paid Time Off and Holidays401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer ContributionsLife and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsurancePaid LeavesTuition AssistanceAbout Regal RexnordThe 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 CoHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)
Additional Information
Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________ We are seeking a Buyer/Planner to join our Marengo team. 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.
Your Match
How well this role fits your profile.
Company Intel
What employees say
Worked at regalrexnord? Share your experience