Buyer Planner I

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• Planning and scheduling production materials.

• Order placement of production materials, services and equipment.

• Management of open orders to expedite / push out as production schedule requires.

• Price negotiations.

• Supplier Development.

• Assist with inventory control and reduction plans for FGI and Raw Materials.

• Member of the new product development team representing Purchasing.

• Assist inventory control personnel to resolve inventory conflicts / discrepancies.

• Initiate and maintain planning parameters (safety stock, lead-times etc.) in ERP system.

• Inter-company communications on material status as required.

• Acts as key contact for vendors.

• Purchases office supplies.

• Reviews material requirements and orders as needed.

• Works with planner on unforeseen requirements.

• Assists Engineering Department to procure materials not yet required by production.

• Assists Maintenance, Tooling as well as Production Department in purchasing auxiliary equipment, shop supplies, and other items as required.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

• APICs certification, a plus

• 1-2 years or more of relevant experience

• Knowledge and principles of production planning and scheduling processes.

• Functional knowledge of lean production and inventory management principles. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically word and excel.

• SAP materials management and production planning proficiency is preferred.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.