Job Details

Planner/Buyer Position

Location: Spokane WA

Responsibilities Include:

• Creating and releasing production jobs and/or purchase orders using ERP systems (e.g., Syteline) based on demand, inventory goals, and planning parameters
• Generating capacity feasible production schedules and monitoring/reporting on manufacturing attainment to the production schedule, expediting as required
• Creating and releasing purchase orders for selected materials from approved suppliers at pre-determined/approved prices and monitoring/reporting on suppliers' OTD and quality, expediting as required
• Performing site-specific purchasing (sourcing/negotiation) activities mostly to do with facility related services (e.g. cleaning, trash, etc.)
• Managing MRP data and ensuring optimization of output continually improve planning methods and practices to meet inventory, production efficiency and on-time delivery goals
• Assessing the impact of engineering change orders and execute changes as required
• Resolving inventory transaction issues and auditing/correcting production jobs working with internal teams and supporting process improvements to prevent reoccurrences
• Assisting with special projects (i.e. new product/customer ramp-up plans, efficiency improvements, etc.)
• Communicating across departments to meet customer delivery goals and internal planning needs
• Providing timely updates to management on planning, scheduling, and purchasing activities

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required, based upon business needs, at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree (business, engineering or accounting) preferred, but not required
• 25 years' experience in a manufacturing environment; sheet metal or assembly experience preferred
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and basic inventory practices (Syteline/CSI a plus)
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, intermediate knowledge of Excel required
• Understanding of BOMs, routings, and multi-level manufacturing flow
• Experience with purchasing and managing suppliers
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Excellent problem solving skills and demonstrated analytical ability
• Ability to organize and manage multiple changing priorities while meeting deadline
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well in a team and under pressure