The Buyer / Production Scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, and materials availability for one of the Value Streams at our plant in West Chester, PA.

This position is critical to the success of our customers and to enabling the Value Stream to achieve the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) established for Safety, Quality, Delivery, & Cost (SQDC).

Strong analytical capability, exceptional communication skills, and effective use of the Regal Business System (RBS) tools to continually improve our processes and the team’s performance is necessary to be successful in this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Along with those identified below, other duties may be assigned.

Plan and schedule all production activities for the Value Stream to determine and ultimately meet our Promise Dates to customers.

Manage our internal and external Kanban system for the Value stream to ensure materials availability to execute the plan.

Place releases for Purchased Components in our Material Requirements Planning system.

Work closely with our Sourcing Team and internal suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of components and assemblies.

Work closely with Supervisors to ensure the deployment of direct labor will enable successful execution of the production plan.

Work closely with centralized functions including Sales, Customer Service, Sourcing, New Product Development, Quality, and Shipping to ensure all customer needs are addressed and Promise Dates are met.

Drive sense of urgency and effective problem-solving to identify root cause and build sustainable countermeasures to meet KPIs.

Create a build plan that is visually communicated to team members and is easy to understand.

Responsible for maintaining inventory levels and inventory accuracy within the Value Stream to support the production plan and avoid excess material.

Utilize the Regal Rexnord Business System methodology to continuously improve our processes; via Daily Management and by leading and facilitating Kaizen events.

COMPETENCIES :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, or ability required.

Team player

Communicate effectively with customers and with all functions and levels of management

Results-focused and detail-oriented

Exceptional problem-solving capability

Strong analytical and data analysis capability

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Ability and willingness to lead and work in a matrix organization with direct and indirect reporting relationships

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Master’s in Business Administration preferred

3 years of experience in scheduling or production planning preferred

3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Experience working in a Quality Management System preferred (e.g., ISO9001, AS9100)

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) experience preferred (e.g., Oracle, SAP)

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience preferred

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 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. Regal Rexnord is a $7.

2B 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.

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.

If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email . 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 .

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.

Last updated : 2024-04-19