What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler, Buyer, Planner position at Geoprobe Systems®?
Geoprobe® Scheduler, Buyer, Planners are responsible for analyzing and fulfilling supply and demand. The Supply Chain team works to 1) guarantee material availability for on-time production of the best possible soil and drilling equipment and 2) ensure consistent product availability for direct sale to customers and distributors. The ideal candidate is process-oriented, not daunted by repetitive work with data, and enjoys collaboration with multiple departments.
Responsibilities
- Partner with engineering and production to ensure we have the right part, at the right place, right time, and right cost
- Coordinate with engineering and production to manage the transition of new designs into production
- Reduce purchase parts lead time using vendor and inventory management solutions
- Reduce operational lead times by collaborating with production and engineering to redesign and improve processes
- Release work orders to the shops as they align with the production plan
- Work with production departments to ensure capacity is available, sending overload to vendors as necessary
- Assist in maintenance and review of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance and inventories
- Oversee disposition of obsolete inventory
- Administer a cycle count program for your areas of responsibility
- Collaborate effectively and flexibly with co-workers across the company showing a willingness to go the extra mile with both effort and time
- Have a strong understanding of manufacturing/engineering supply chain processes
- Find energy through team success
- Enjoy thinking outside of normal channels to solve problems
- Possess strong interpersonal communication skills
- Are flexible and adaptable, able to act appropriately depending on the situation
- Are a natural planner who is motivated by analyzing today's needs to build a better plan for tomorrow
- MRP/ERP knowledge required
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Mechanical aptitude
- BS in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering
- 3 years of experience in manufacturing/engineering supply chain activities
- Industry Certification (APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent)
- 401(k)
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Geoprobe Systems® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.