Planner

Job Description:

Our Bright Future

As a premier leader in fabrication and specialty gas control technology, ESAB Corporation is focused on compounding shareholder value through relentlessly focusing on talent, embracing EBX with continuous improvement, and investing in acquisitions and innovations that improve and expand our company.

Guided by our purpose of shaping the world we imagine, ESAB Corporation will continue to drive innovation for the future of fabrication technology and specialty gas solutions to serve as a paradigm for what the future holds for these industries and the industries they serve.

Our Purpose

Shaping the world, we imagine. We believe the progress we make today makes the world we imagine possible. We know that the power to create better – for our customers, our associates, and our shareholders – begins with having the best team, pursuing common goals, operating at the highest levels, and delivering extraordinary outcomes. It’s in our DNA, and it’s what makes us great.

Position Overview

Execute planning and purchasing activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities related to tactical inventory planning and production planning.
• Issue Purchase orders and/or work orders
• Responsible for acting on purchase order releases action and exception messages from the MRP system.
• Manage Supplier performance and Operations performance.
• Expedites deliveries from suppliers and work order completion as required
• Obtain technical information and data
• Coordinate certificate of origin activities
• Maintain purchase part data in the system (price, safety stock, MOQ’s etc)
• Follow ISO 9001 guidelines
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers to keep current on all matters related to supply performance.
• Obtain Purchase Order confirmation and follow up with vendors to ensure deliver dates.
• Contact vendors and suppliers with urgent requests.
• Monitor overdue orders and open requisitions. When necessary, communicate with vendors and operations to retrieve latest delivery information.
• Ensure Purchasing documents are complete and accurate, and that terms and conditions are appropriate.

• Submit new part specifications to established vendors and suppliers for bidding purposes.
• Maintain accurate records, including price histories, and issues with current vendors.
• Generate, meet, and report on shortage reports and supplier schedules.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and problems in conjunction with the Supply Chain and Purchasing Managers.
• Propose adjustments and revisions to planning parameters such as designating order quantities, lot sizes, safety stock and min/max quantities.
• Meet production and sales deadlines.
• Other duties or functions as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager

Knowledge/ Experience Required

• Knowledge fully integrated MRP purchasing systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated decision-making skills
• Experience with “Low Cost Country” suppliers preferred
• Individual must be a self-starter
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret simple instructions; ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints; ability to write correspondence.
• General computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and ERP/MRP proficiency.
• Ability to apply common sense, carry out written/oral instructions, deal with problems effectively and multi-task.
• Ability to perform intermediate business mathematics and thoroughly comprehend the science of our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) documents.
• Associate’s Degree or minimum of 2 years’ of equivalent experience
• Multiple MRPs knowledge: SAP, JDE and BPCS (preferably)
• General computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and ERP/MRP proficiency.
• APICS training preferred
• At least 2 years of experience in procurement as a Buyer or Planner
• Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated success in negotiations
• No travel is required

What we Offer

• ESAB prides itself as a great place to start or continue a career in the manufacturing industry. With locations throughout the world, ESAB is a global company with a rich tradition of industry leadership.
• ESAB careers offer room for advancement, a trusted work atmosphere, generous benefits and much more.