Buyer Planner

Overview & Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Plan, schedule and purchase assigned materials and components from order entry to shipment within the Repair Center.
This position was designed to direct and control the planning, processing and scheduling activities related to Elliott shop orders. The Buyer Planner coordinates pre- and post-contract requirements in accordance with customer and Elliott specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The general function of the job includes:

• Utilizing existing and new computer-assisted systems

• Establishing schedule priorities

• Evaluating shop loads

• Maintaining the optimum level of inventory to satisfy customer requirements

• Taking necessary actions to prevent / resolve overload conditions and delays in the manufacturing process

• Adhere to company and purchasing policies and ensure procurement of material and services at most advantageous value with required quality at required time

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships as necessary

• Ensure compliance with the Department Operations Manual in support of Elliott Quality and ISO

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree and / or minimum of 5 years buying, planning and / or scheduling experience

• Must have an excellent general background in all phases of planning and purchasing

• Must possess experience in a heavy manufacturing environment with strengths in production and inventory control, capacity and materials requirements planning, and production activity control

• Must be familiar with ERP systems utilizing MRP and capacity management

• Must have knowledge of mechanical and geometric drawings, along with an ability to estimate material needs and shop labor hours

• Excellent communication skills are required, along with the ability to influence other departments and disciplines to work together to meet the needs of the customer. 

• Proficient computer skills are required.

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