Description:
Buyer / Planner
CentroMotion | Weasler Engineering
West Bend, WI
Welcome to CentroMotion, a global leader in manufacturing friction products, information and control devices, mechanical power transmission products, and thermal and motion controls. Our solutions are used in transportation, agriculture, construction, mining and industrial environments, and are designed to meet the unique needs of OEMs and aftermarket networks.
At CentroMotion, we pride ourselves on deep subject matter expertise, long-term partnerships, and a drive for innovation and continuous improvement to help our customers achieve their goals. Our brands, including Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer and Weasler Engineering, are recognized for their quality and reliability.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to helping build, move and feed the world.
Your Role: The Buyer Planner is responsible for ensuring raw materials, components and subassemblies are delivered to the production site to support production needs. This individual must fully understand the companies' supply chain and production operations, as well as be an expert on their assigned product or commodities. They will deploy inventory strategies, be responsible for product change and associated material planning implications, manage and solve exceptions, and drive supplier execution. This role involves daily management of supply and constraints, status reporting and supplier engagement. The Buyer Planner role requires close collaboration with the strategic sourcing department as well as with operations.
What You'll Be Doing:
• Execution of the tactical buying processes used to manage the supply chain to ensure material supply that meets master schedule and customer requirements.
• Communication with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and the commercial teams to ensure effective execution of the manufacturing plan, new production introduction, product phase out, and engineering change.
• The Buyer Planner will effectively communicate any potential interruption in part supply and ensures a persistent follow through until a resolution is achieved.
• Ensure components are received in a timely matter and processed through the ERP system.
• Request corrective actions from the suppliers where the supplier fails to meet the requirements (On Time Delivery, Shipment Accuracy).
• Monitor and action MRP Exception Messages.
• Maintain inventory levels within the established targets.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies with Inventory Analyst.
• Reconcile supplier invoice discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain an effective working relation with the suppliers.
• Identifies opportunities for inventory days on hand reduction as well as cost reduction (PPV).
• Maintains PFEP for all purchased components and raw materials.
• Develop a working knowledge on how the parts are processed and the lead times required.
• Participate in any planned physical inventories.
• Participate in and support plant Sales Inventory and Operations Planning process as assigned.
• Supports plant safety rules and safety observation process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
What You Need to Succeed:
• Academic Degree is required, with an emphasis on Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum of 5+ years of demonstrated experience in buyer planning roles and inventory management in an automotive or industrial manufacturing environment.
What Will Set You Apart:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a collaborator - detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task/prioritize.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient or fluent in Spanish is preferred.
• APICS CPIM certification or similar is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle system is preferred.
What We Offer:
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
• Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's, plus paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.
Ready to Join Us? If you're excited about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and let's build something amazing together.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
We value people as individuals with different backgrounds and believe that having a variety of perspectives is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe to share their ideas and concerns without fear of negative consequences. By valuing differences, we create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Notification to Agencies: CentroMotion and its affiliated companies (Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer, and Weasler Engineering) do not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to CentroMotion employees. CentroMotion is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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