Buyer/Planner

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This position is responsible for creating production schedules, expedient entry of materials and of transactions and plan parts necessary to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Regulate total inventory of product components to support product availability while minimizing inventory dollars.

• Monitor the automatic scheduling system to ensure proper allocation of product, manually schedule the orders that cannot be computer allocated and maintain existing orders with regard to requirement and promise date changes.

• Process daily paperwork such as purchase orders; pick slips, and supplier follow-up reports. Post receipts and shipments as required.

• Communicate with customer's status of their orders via phone or e-mail.

• Communicate to suppliers their performance based on quality, warranty and delivery.

• Communicate with the production department to ensure a smooth flow of inventory to support the build schedules.

• Maintain good supplier relationships.

• Assist in the resolution of quality problems by conferring with Engineering and suppliers.

• May negotiate, identify, document and accomplish cost savings programs as required.

• Maintain minimal inventory levels of product components while ensuring appropriate levels to support Manufacturing's shipping schedules. Accomplish this using proper forecasting and scheduling techniques.

• Communicate to the production department to ensure a smooth flow of inventory to support the build schedules.

• Maintain accurate information through JDE using the latest information provided by the suppliers based on direct communications.
  
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Two year certificate from college or technical school; and at least three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be proficient in the use of the MRPII and Purchasing department systems.

• JD Edwards 9.2 experience strongly preferred. Must possess excellent organization skills.

• Strong background in Microsoft Excel and Word required.

• APICs certification strongly preferred.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Company Description:

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

We Offer:

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.