Buyer/Planner II

Position Summary

The Buyer/ Planner is responsible for analyzing material requirements to support customer on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels. The Buyer/ Planner will be responsible for reviewing and aligning dates, purchasing (Direct, STO, MRO, and Outside Processing), and managing inventory levels to ensure that appropriate amounts of materials are planned to meet customer and business requirements. This individual will interface directly with Customer Care, Engineering, Production, Receiving, Shipping, Accounts Payable, and Category Managers. The Buyer/ Planner will report directly to the Materials Supervisor.

Schedule: Mon - Fri (8:00 - 5:00pm) Onsite

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 Annually

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders for materials and confirm delivery with suppliers, expedite material as needed

• Lead Lean Materials process improvement initiativesto reduce Past Due PO's and number of stockouts

• Drive inventory reduction and cost savings through lean tools and supplier negotiations

• Coordinate priorities with outside suppliers and internal operations

• Monitor Kanban Ordering system, resize to current demand patterns and run MRP

• Generate Forecasts, Stocking Agreements and define Min/Max levels with Vendors

• Drive inventory reduction, cost savings and OTD

• Support Production Schedulers, Customer Service, Product Managers and Engineering as required

• Resolve and work on quality issues with the quality team and suppliers

• Work on Invoice Reconciliation process with Receiving and Accounts Payable to reduce Invoicing Issues with Vendors
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Skill Required

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related field, experience in manufacturing preferably plus 3 years of relevant experience; or 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing.

• Strong technical background, combination of education and work experience

• Ability to read Blueprints

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong analytic skills, a high degree of Microsoft Excel knowledge

• Good organizational skills and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to analyze data, form strategic plans and execute at a tactical level

• Kanban experience, Oracle software is preferred

• Understanding of concepts in a Lean Manufacturing Environment and Kanban Supply Chains

• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency

• Change Agent, demonstrated ability to drive process improvements

• US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Green Card holder (for ITAR compliance purposes)

Physical Demand and Work Environment

• Physical Demands - while performing the duties in this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Work Environment - the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Regal Rexnord is committed to providing market-competitive compensation and benefits, maintaining and ensuring a work environment that reflects our Regal Rexnord Values and culture everywhere we operate. We focus on providing a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports our associate's health, wellness, educational endeavors, and financial stability.

Paid Time Off:

Regal Rexnord provides dedicated Sick Leave and a Personal Leave allowance, a flexible approach to providing several floating holidays so Associates can enjoy and observe the events that matter most in their lives.

Professional Development:
Professional advancement and personal growth are important to everyone. Regal Rexnord believes in cross-training and collaboration so our Associates can readily transition as needed.

We strive to support employees to continuously update their skills so they are more satisfied with their work and motivated to continue learning so all can be a part of contributing to the collective success of Regal Rexnord.

• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education allowance
• Monthly onsite training programs

Retirement Plans:
We offer a 401(k) Retirement savings Plan with matching contributions without a waiting period.

Medical Benefits:
We provide some of the most competitive benefits in the industry.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Effective Day 1
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability 100% company paid
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Plan (HSA)

Family Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Family Leave
• Adoption Assistance up to $10,000 per adoption
• Expanded Fertility Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Safety Equipment Allowance (Rx glasses, safety shoes/boots, welding helmet & jacket)

Work Environment and Community:

• Onsite gym and FIT Wellness Program
• Insurance premium discount incentives for Wellness Program Participation
• Employee referral program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Quarterly MVP awards
• Regular community involvement and volunteer activities
• Fun Associate and family-oriented events throughout the year including the
  Annual Crab Feast

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.