Buyer/Planner

Description

• Temp to Perm
• Reports to: Purchasing Manager

Local Applicants only. Relocation unavailable. 

The Production Planner will plan, schedule, and monitor the movement of material through manufacturing. They will analyze material requirements for production schedules and plan an efficient production flow based on material availability and capacity. Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service.

Since 1975, MDC Precision has been making high-quality vacuum products and systems that enable science to change the world. We are only able to achieve our mission because of our talented and brilliant employees who are committed to delivering the exceptional quality, product excellence, and world-class customer that MDC has been recognized for over the past six decades. 

Our company history spans over 6 decades, and we want to grow our talented team to help us expand our capabilities to develop the tools and technologies that enable science to change the world. If you share our passion for developing innovative technology solutions that make a positive global impact, we would love to speak with you! Browse our currently available job positions, and join Team MDC! We look forward to working together!

MDC provides a wide range of competitive rewards and benefits to promote health, well-being, and financial security for our employees and their families including: Once this position converts to a full-time regular employee, you are eligible for the following:

• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, and wellness plans
• Insurance Protection – Life and disability insurance are available for additional security and peace of mind
• Financial & Savings – Competitive compensation, performance bonuses flexible spending accounts (FSA) and comprehensive 401K retirement plans to compensate our employees for their contributions help them plan, invest and build financial security
• Paid Holidays & Vacations, Flexible Schedules – Paid time-off and flexible schedules to help our people relax, recharge and achieve work-life balance
• Employee Recognition Programs – Recognition and rewards for our valued team’s hard work, celebrations of professional and personal achievements and milestones

Requirements

Requirements

• Role and responsibilities
• Manage and prioritize manufacturing flow through the creation and maintenance of production work orders.
• Analyze short and long-term constraints and make recommendations for resolution to maintain on-time delivery goals.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to expedite the flow of materials to meet production schedules and customer expectations.
• Provide frequent updates to stakeholders advising on the status of WIP, material availability, and potential risk.
• Review and evaluate clear to build, production progress, build output goals and manage WIP.
• Make suggestions for process improvement opportunities.
• Manages scrap or rework activities resulting from engineering change orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requisitions.  
• Consults catalogs and interviews suppliers to obtain prices and specifications 
• Enters purchase order in computer system and sends copy to supplier and department originating request 
• Compiles records of items purchased or transferred between departments, prices, deliveries, and inventories 
• Computes total cost of items purchased. 
• Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries 
• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates and awards contract to bidders or places orders with suppliers or mail order firms 
• Assists the technical sales department personnel in the quoting process  
• Develop, revise and maintain production schedules to ensure timely shipments of all products as specified in the Master Schedule related to specified product line(s). 
• Create and maintain all manufacturing work orders related to specified product line(s) 
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times ? Create, maintain, and revise "soft" manufacturing routings on an as needed basis.  
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects 
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions, prepares production reports 
• Assist in creation of written procedures and ensure compliance as related to all production planning activities. 
• Prepares purchase requisition to obtain materials, tools, and equipment related to assigned products line(s). 

Education and experience

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management Logistics, Business Administration, Production Management, and/or 5 years or more relevant experience.

Skills

• 2 to 5 years' experience in production planning and buying in a high mix, low volume environment
• Intermediate Excel skill set - pivot tables, VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP at a minimum; advanced would be great
• Must be able to collaborate with production, procurement, inventory, quality, and logistics teams
• Motivated - Focusing on candidates who are highly motivated - by this I mean driven, organized, structured, and goal oriented - they desire a career in the supply chain.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.   
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry  
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form  
• Working knowledge of ERP software.   
• Proficient in PC computer skills  ? Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel. 
• Proficiency with planning tools, ERP systems, and procedures required in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of MRP, JIT, Kanban, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience creating and managing manufacturing production work orders.
• Management of cycle time reduction, process flow, and cost optimization.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in gathering and analyzing data and effectively identifying and reporting problems and opportunities.
• Interpersonal skills, and an understanding of relationship building with internal and external customers and co-workers.
• Proficient in Outlook, Skype, Excel, PowerPoint, and AX a plus.