Buyer/Planner

Position Summary:

We are seeking a driven and experienced Buyer/Planner ready to take on a dynamic role in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment. This position plays a critical part in executing purchase orders and managing strategic sourcing initiatives aimed at reducing costs, optimizing inventory levels, and supporting daily production and on-time delivery (OTD) goals. In addition to procurement responsibilities, this role will lead production planning for the Delroyd Worm Gear product line. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute daily and weekly production schedules, proactively resolve supply and capacity constraints, and ensure consistent delivery performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Executes activities related to the management purchase orders from the intent to purchase through delivery of product, including reconciliation of Purchase Orders, Receipts, and Invoices.
• Expedite and defer goods and services as required. Works directly with suppliers to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods. Works with buyer/planners or other stakeholders to expedite material and update the ERP system to reflect accurate delivery dates.
• Identify and execute inventory optimization initiatives and ensure appropriate levels and accuracy of inventory planning. This includes review and calculation of safety stocks, Kanban quantities, order quantities, etc.
• Create and manage RFQ and RFP including scope of work. Review bid proposals, quotes and make recommendations based on results of quoting analysis.
• Maintain required records such as quotes and price lists, blanket order files, supplier correspondence, and supplier performance data.
• Serve as a key problem-solver for operations, resolving delivery challenges, demand-versus-supply conflicts, and order scheduling issues.
• Responsible for supplier relationship management. Works with suppliers to establish performance goals with respect to continuity of supply, continuous improvement of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Work with the appropriate commodity manager to utilize strategic sourcing processes to select suppliers based on the best combination of cost, capability, quality, reliability, delivery. Works with cross-functional teams to execute changes to supply base with minimal disruption to operations.
• Proactively seek cost reduction opportunities with supplier base. Responsible for timely reporting of agreed upon KPI’s, Action Plans, and cost reduction results.
• Visit facilities as a team member to conduct supplier assessments with respect to business practices, quality of operations, opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead the production planning process for assigned area
• Schedule and release daily production work orders while ensuring materials and resources are available to meet delivery targets.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (prefer degrees in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Engineering).
• 2-3 years minimum of relevant experience in a purchasing or supply chain position preferably within a discrete manufacturing environment
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools preferred
• Previous experience required with and working knowledge of using/reading engineering drawings and specifications.
• Must have worked with SAP or another ERP system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including with Excel.
• Willingness and ability to travel 5-10% of the time.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong data-driven decision-making skills.
  
  

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 is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The 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 Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

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, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, 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. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. 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 Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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