Buyer/Planner II-Parker Lord

Position SummaryThe Buyer Planner is responsible for the planning and procurement activities of assigned value streams. Manage the planning of new production parts through shop floor execution and shipment to the customer. Manage activities and inventory associated with the external warehouses supporting the Indianapolis production facility.Responsibilities• Execute procurement activities to provide for the necessary flow of purchased material into the plant to meet customer expectations• Resolve inventory rejections with suppliers as product non-conformances occur• Analyze and recommend for implementation planning parameters designed to improve production execution and inventory performance• Prepare and communicate feasible production plans with customer service, master scheduler, suppliers, and sourcing agents that meet customer expectations and in support of a collaborative team environment• Prioritize and expedite materials as needed through the supplier web portal and/or email communications to meet customer delivery expectations• Identify, develop and communicate process enhancements and best practices in the areas of capacity management, production planning, inventory management and inventory control• Provide data support and analysis that results in consensus on the action plans identified as part of Sales and Operations Planning process• Develop tools and metrics to assist the operations teams in daily monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives• Support/participate in New Product Commercialization (NPC) project teams to prepare and engage supply chain in the NPC process at the site• Analyze and plan for the execution of procurement and production orders that provide for prototype, new production and deliverable requirements to meet internal and external customer expectations.• Communicate and resolve material constraints and timeline projections in a collaborative manner to gain consensus on delivery performance.• Analyze and adjust inventory for the maintenance of the MRP system• Manage services with the external warehouse and third party packaging suppliers to provide operational support of receiving inspection, material storage, inventory control, repackaging, and order picking• Travel to conduct inventory audits at off-site locations or supplier visits as required• Provide planning and SAP configuration support for products transferring from affiliate plantsQualificationsRequired:• Bachelor of Science in a Business-related field• 3-5 years relevant experience in production leadership, planning, purchasing, or a relevant supply chain function.• Previous scheduling or planning experience in process related industry.• In depth knowledge of SAP transactions and processes.• Experience with Demand Driven Operations, processes and metrics.• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and/or verbal procedures, processes, and instructions.• General understanding of inventory management processes and tools.• Understand Demand Driven Operations tools, methodologies, and metrics.• Ability to master the utilization of MRP tools and methodologies.• Demonstrated computer literacy, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP software.• Ability to work independent of direct supervision.• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with management and coworkers.• Ability to effectively communicate with management and coworkers.• Ability to complete the job without direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of self or others.• Demonstrated effort toward self-improvement by gaining new knowledge/skills and accepting new assignments.Parker HannifinParker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.Equal Employment OpportunityParker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 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