What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Planner position at Hubbell Incorporated?
The Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing production scheduling and material procurement to ensure operational efficiency and product delivery. This role requires collaboration with multiple departments to maintain production flow and address any material or quality issues.
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- Plan and release production orders for assigned commodities, adhering to production guidelines.
- Manage inventory control and implement process improvements.
- Review MRP outputs and generate shop orders to meet production needs.
- Monitor and adjust production schedules based on resource availability and capacity.
- Maintain on-time shipping performance and manage daily operational reports.
- Collaborate with Quality and Suppliers to resolve non-conforming material issues.
- Update material master records and production information as needed.
- Ensure adherence to the HUS Control Plan for quality compliance.
- 3 years in planning or purchasing within a manufacturing setting.
- Bachelor's degree preferred; APICS certification is a plus.
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.