Buyer​/Planner

Buyer/Planner

Nidec Minster Corporation is currently seeking a Buyer/Planner to plan and control Manufacturing and Purchase Orders in support of on-time performance of production schedules, to achieve a balance of maximizing productivity and minimizing inventory, and to procure and expedite materials and resources in support of final assembly schedule while adhering to MRP planning logic.

• Release and act on manufacturing orders in support of the department work schedule and shipment plan set forth by the master production schedule.
• Review and act on MRP messages as they relate to manufacturing and purchase orders.
• Review and respond to shortages daily.
• Resolve transaction discrepancies.
• Work with other departments to develop a smooth flow of material from suppliers to customers.
• Responsible for procurement of all commodity type items along with straight Buy items.
• Monitor Internal and External supplier performance in areas of Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Service. Works with suppliers to develop solutions.
• Ensures inventory levels for all components supporting Production Schedule, inclusive of components not supported by BOM, are in support of production requirements with the least inventory investment.
• Supports inventory accuracy on all stock areas supporting the Final Assembly schedule. This is completed through support of cycle counting and managing "Point of Use" suppliers.
• Make recommendations involving manning levels and supplier selection.
• Develop and refine metrics for tracking both supplier and assembly performance.
• Manage non-conforming material to respective suppliers.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP concepts. APICS Certification desired. SAP experience a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in production planning or procurement.
• Ability to perform computations or analysis using basic statistical, financial or logical concepts; or complex mathematical concepts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, M/F/D/V