Buyer/Planner
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This position will have responsibility for material replenishment and management. In this role you will ensure material availability (using optimum inventory based on Kanban) to enable on time assembly and delivery to the customer. This position will work closely with the cell leader on the floor managing the scheduling boards and Kanban boards to ensure accurate data to the cells regarding customer demand. Buyer/Planners will also have to manage the orders to the suppliers, assure timely deliveries, predict future orders and manage pricing. Some key tasks and responsibilities:Manage the KB Boards -- purchase material to keep the cells runningManage the Stand Up Meeting with the cell leaders -- daily start to each day looking at late, current, and future demand and creating a plan to meet customer demand while reducing costManage inventory in the FF -- monitor KB and reduce/re-size as necessaryManage the KB Process -- audit the KB to check for: 1) material and no card, 2) card and no material, 3) no material and no card on board, 4) material being pulled from two bins, 5) material not in dedicated location. Manage the Customer -- act as an interface between floor and customer, communicate problems and appropriately deal with customer demand to ensure zero late orders. You will also participate in continuous improvement activities that drive the KPIs. They need a highly motivated, team player who has the desire to learn this company's buyer/planner processes as they will teach the right person. It is more of a planner, than buyer role and they need someone who is very organized. It is a high paced job and you will not be sitting at a desk processing orders all day, much of your time will be spent on the floor, identifying and solving problems, interfacing with cell members, vendors and getting an understanding of what the current and upcoming schedule looks like and making sure it stays on schedule. They need someone who has experience with an ERP and Excel systems. This is for the most part a Monday - Friday role, that is 7 am - 5 pm but needs to be on call and available when needed.