Value Stream Buyer​/Scheduler

Value Stream Buyer/Scheduler

Link-Belt Cranes is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sales of mobile cranes. Founded over 150 years ago, with corporate headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky, join an organization that understands its greatest resource is our people and they are what makes the difference. Currently we have a Value Stream Buyer/Scheduler role open.

The Value Stream Buyer/Schedulers provide purchased material to the production team on time and in the correct quantities to achieve shop schedules and production takt times.

• Work closely with selected suppliers to ensure materials arrive on time, and in the correct quantities. Provide suppliers with production forecast
• Generate purchase orders to procure materials and monitor purchasing orders menus in the Enterprise Resource Planning operating system to ensure accuracy
• Assist in implementation of pull systems with selected suppliers. Monitor purchased material queue areas frequently to ensure material is available to production teams in the correct quantities
• Participate and drive continuous improvements within the Value Stream
• Work with the shop floor team members, management, and the Value Stream platform in identifying opportunities for MDI – Managing for Daily Improvement
• Participate in cross-functional Value Stream team training and development
• Clearly identify and communicate any non-standard issue to the appropriate personnel
• Employ the use of Lean Manufacturing principles through participation during kaizen events and daily work activities
• Perform the buying/scheduling function for the Value Stream team per standard work
• Maintain, populate, and launch new kits through the auto PO system
• Expedite parts/and or orders as needed by the production supervisor or Team leaders

• High School Diploma, GED
• Two year college degree preferred
• Two years' experience in purchasing and or scheduling in a manufacturing environment