Buyer​/Planner II - Onsite

Overview

Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Location:

Marengo, IL

• Place purchase orders for materials and confirm delivery with suppliers; expedite material as needed
• Lead Lean Materials process improvement initiatives to reduce past-due POs and stockouts
• Drive inventory reduction and cost savings through lean tools and supplier negotiations
• Coordinate priorities with outside suppliers and internal operations
• Monitor Kanban ordering system, resize to current demand patterns and run MRP
• Generate forecasts, stocking agreements and define min/max levels with vendors
• Support production schedulers, customer service, product managers and engineering as required
• Resolve and work on quality issues with the quality team and suppliers
• Work on invoice reconciliation with receiving and accounts payable to reduce invoicing issues with vendors
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field, or 5 years minimum relevant manufacturing experience
• Strong technical background; combination of education and work experience
• Ability to read blueprints
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytic skills; high proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Good organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to analyze data, form strategic plans and execute at a tactical level
• Kanban experience;
  Oracle software is preferred
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and Kanban supply chains
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency
• Change agent with demonstrated ability to drive process improvements
• US citizen, permanent resident or Green Card holder (for ITAR compliance purposes)

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Paid leaves
• Tuition assistance

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world. The company provides sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. Its motor and motion-control products serve a wide range of markets including factory automation, aerospace, medical, data center, and more. Regal Rexnord operates across three segments:
Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control, with offices and facilities worldwide. For more information, visit

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 applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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