Manufacturing Planner Buyer

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Mauldin, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition

CompX National is hiring a Manufacturing Planner Buyer.

Be part of our CompX National team and enjoy our excellent benefits:

• Medical Insurance (FREE employee)
• Vision Insurance
• LOW deductible and LOW out of pocket max
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k Retirement Plans
• Company paid Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Reward Program

Shift: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Responsibilities:

• Schedule components and production to ensure sufficient inventory is available on a timely basis to achieve sales projections.
• Review MRP outputs daily to ensure all required actions are taken – planned orders (job and purchase), expedites, defers, and cancels.
• Plan and place manufacturing orders and purchase orders for production components and finished goods to ensure on-time delivery.
• Proactively review and expedite parts shortages by identifying issues and internal bottlenecks.
• Communicate production schedule changes and future needs to appropriate production areas.
• Optimize inventory levels to meet production requirements and inventory control goals.
• Work with multiple business sites to procure/provide products.
• Understand customer needs, history, forecasts, and sales plans.
• Analyze and correct inventory records and transactions to ensure system accuracy.
• Collaborate effectively with multiple departments including Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Production.

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) plus years of MRP planning experience with some purchasing knowledge
• Solid working knowledge of ERP systems;
  Syte Line experience is preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with manufacturing BOMs
• Must display initiative and possess integrity, a strong work ethic, and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail oriented with a high sense of urgency
• Adept in time management and organization with the ability to handle multiple priorities

Preferred

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• APICS/CPIM certification is highly desired