Planner​/Chassis Buyer

Planner/Chassis Buyer at SPX Technologies

Building the people that build the world.

SPX Technologies, a global leader in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. CUES, a division of Detection and Measurement, specializes in water and wastewater inspection equipment.

As a Planner – Chassis Buyer, you will analyze MRP data, release and prioritize shop orders, manage all site Distribution Orders, coordinate chassis and body purchases, and support the Production Schedule. You will develop, track, and report detailed production schedules and performance metrics to optimize asset utilization.

• Shop Order / MRP analysis
• Daily analysis of MRP data
• Execute Shop Order releases
• Identify shortages / expeditiously address them through appropriate channels
• Redate released shop orders to support customer demands / production schedule
• Distribution Order analysis, release, and management
• Release distribution orders as required for all sites
• Coordinate kitting / shipping of DO’s with Warehouse Supervisor
• Weekly reconciliation of all open DO’s
• Plan and buy chassis, body, and truck equipment
• Provide detailed specifications for chassis, bodies, and truck equipment to Sales Team – supporting bidding / quoting
• Order all chassis, bodies, and truck equipment to support Production Schedule
• Maintain all order details within an Access database
• File for all available GPC’s, CPA’s and fleet incentives as required
• Schedule payments and MCO handling for all chassis to support Production Schedule requirements
• Provide detailed weekly status reports to Production Control Manager for all open orders
• Drive Continuous Improvement through various problem solving tools – waste identification and elimination utilizing the ERP platforms available to improve Operations processes
• Engage in various Kaizen events in support of the Operations Continuous Improvement initiative – both transactional and physical flow events

• Production scheduling experience
• Proficiency with MRP software application
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

• IFS ERP / MRP experience
• Manufacturing Operations experience
• Light and Medium Duty truck / trailer / body knowledge
• 2 years Planning experience
• Chrome – PC Carbook experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration

• High School diploma required.

• In office
• Core office hours 7 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.
• Travel as required (minimal)

• Generous and flexible paid time off including personal, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, benefits start day one
• Competitive and performance‑based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other
• Industries:
  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing