Production Planer II - REF2012K

Job Description
The Buyer/Planner II will be responsible for all materials planning for assigned products and/or manufacturing cells to meet the guidelines established by the Master Schedule. Purchase a wide variety of nonstandard, specialized and custom equipment and materials requiring knowledge of electronic and/or mechanical product specifications and sources of supply. Negotiate and award purchase orders.
Job Description
Reviews financial budgets for assigned programs and is responsible for all data input and approvals.
Analyzes open commitments reports and works effectively with supplier to maximize cash flow opportunities.
Works on complex “developmental” and “transition to production” programs and other projects with no supervision.
Visits suppliers as part of a team environment and provides valuable assessments. Utilizing demonstrated understanding of supplier capabilities makes sound supplier selections.
Has strong knowledge of MRP and understands its relationship with most facets of the business.
Releases all orders, manages all exceptions, and uses multi-level pegging to resolve requirement issues from the ERP workbench.
Releases orders suppliers with more discrete scheduling than suggested to optimize inventory levels. Can negotiate and set up Kanbans without assistance.
Prioritizes multiple items through inspection and internal suppliers. Coordinates resources to expedite competing priorities.
Identifies the need for an inventory replenishment program and works with a manufacturing team and supplier(s) to establish the right type of replenishment strategy.
Assists in the establishment of project goals, milestones, and procedures; defines roles and responsibilities; acquires project resources; monitors project progress; manages multiple projects.
Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
Cooperates with coworkers and helps team leader meet goals. Shares information and ideas with the team. Treats others with respect and supports their ideas, listens to others ideas, asks questions, encourages others to exchange or support their ideas. Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities.
Understands the need to develop a relationship and develops a strategy to build a strong relationship, especially with key suppliers.
Able to develop complicated RFPs and quoting strategies. Determines sourcing selection based on negotiation results.
Trains and mentors junior level buyer/planners in negotiation strategies as well as handling potential conflicts.
Develop, build and maintain relationships, especially with key suppliers.
Understands multi-level BOMs and effects of changes
Attends CCB if supporting a program. Dispositions ECOs without assistance
Creates complex reports in support of programs and present to leadership team as required
Understands the impacts of applicable regulations on supported program(s), including RoHs, Reach, FAA, FDA, FAR/DFAR, and ITAR
Understands the need for tooling as well as life expectancy and cost to program. Works with suppliers to maximize the investment.
Has a clear understanding of the NRE required, its impact to the program and able to negotiate NRE with supplier.
Assist in the performance of price analyses and basic cost analyses
Establishes pricing and communicates to customer. Solicits next order from customer. Interacts with customer for contractual oversight requirements
Contacts Supplier-Requests RMA. Checks for export license, if required. Analyzes for potential trends, and works with supplier to develop corrective actions.
Participates in MRB meetings. Works with team and supplier to identify root cause and develop corrective actions.
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Authorities:
Negotiate and award purchase orders committing company funds in support of Program Schedule and Budgetary requirements.
Identify and establish new sources of supply.
Other delegated duties as assigned by supervisor.