Senior Buyer/Planner

Company: Muncie Power Products
Location: Muncie
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

We are Muncie Power

At Muncie Power Products, "We Build Trust" is not just a slogan it is the way we do business. As a leading manufacturer of power take-offs and fluid power components, we have been building trust for more than 85 years with our dependable, quality products and dependable customer service. We want the next generation of employees to continue that legacy. As a mid-size company, Muncie Power Products provides a culture that values our employees by offering professional development, wellness opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, we are a 5 Star AchieveWell certified company in the state of Indiana (highest award in the state of Indiana). We are looking for the right candidate to maintain and continue to build that achievement.

Muncie Power Products employees bring professionalism and dedication to the job, and in return, formal training is provided to become knowledgeable product experts. Our employees know, no matter the role, that they are an integral part of a team. Integrity and follow through are at the forefront of importance. From accounting, to HR, customer service, sales, IT, and assembly; we know we are not just making truck parts-we are meeting our customers' challenges with engineered solutions.

Location: Yorktown, IN

Department: Operations

Work environment: Office

Reports to: Operations Manager - Muncie

Shift type: Monday-Friday

Workplace arrangement: On-site

Supervises: N/A

Salary Grade: 16

Job description summary:

Our organization is seeking a highly skilled senior buyer/planner to be a member of our operations department. Reporting to the operations manager, the primary purpose of the senior buyer/planner will be to perform the material planning for their assigned items in the supply chain. This function is responsible for and manages these activities: purchasing; materials planning (Kanban, MRP, and PFEP); supplier relationships; and coordinating with product management, sales, distribution, assembly, warranty, and quality departments. This position must have a high level of experience and negotiation ability.

Essential duties & responsibilities:

• Plan and execute procurement for a variety of purchased goods, both raw and finished goods
• Responsible for issuing purchase orders and work orders.
• Monitor factors such as lead times, quality, costs, source availability, etc. to identify and assure appropriate procurement and material levels
• Proactively report product and material availability issues to appropriate departments and management
• Maintain strong working relationships and effective communications with suppliers-domestic and international-confirming their open orders are scheduled to meet our company's on-time delivery requirements
• Maintain strong working relationships and communications with other departments (internal customers) and resolves supply chain problems as they arise
• Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers; and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities
• Maintain inventory programs and spreadsheets; input and retrieve data as needed
• Coordinate and maintain Kanban, MRP, and PFEP systems in conjunction with the PFEP coordinator
• Experience with ISO standards and compliance is preferred
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Observe all safety rules and regulations
• Constantly strive to meet or exceed company goals
• Perform other duties as assigned Experience & skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, supply chain, or other related degree programs is required
  • 10+ years of buyer planning experience in an industrial, manufacturing, and/or distribution environment
  • Experience in working with foreign currency and international supply chains
  • Experience in reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings
  • Demonstrated ability to drive positive change across functional and departmental boundaries
  • Must be flexible to perform a variety of assignments and adapt to changing conditions
  • Self-motivated and proactive work ethic
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • Experience with ERP systems; IFS is preferred
  • Advanced skills in Excel
  • CPM/CPSM or CPIM/CSCP certification, or certification in progress
    
    Muncie Power Products is committed to providing exceptional products and customer service to all of our internal and external customers. We expect our employees to support our core competencies and mission. All employees are responsible for following company policies and procedures, observing safety rules and regulations, and may be required to complete tasks outside their normal responsibilities. It is imperative that all employees possess a pleasant and friendly attitude toward customers and co-workers. Muncie Power Products employees are self-motivated, quick learners, and resourceful.
    
    Benefits:
    
    Muncie Power Products offers a highly competitive compensation and benefit package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Wellness Program Incentives, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) Plan with Company match, Employee Assistance Program, Vision, Voluntary Life with Long-Term Care, Voluntary Accident.
    
    This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
    
    Muncie Power Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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