Planner/Buyer

Job Description

CompX Grayslake is hiring a Planner/Buyer.

Position Responsibilities:

Schedule components and production to ensure sufficient inventory is available on a timely basis to achieve sales projections.

Review MRP outputs daily to ensure all required actions are taken – planned orders (job and purchase), expedites, defers, and cancels.

Plan and place manufacturing orders and purchase orders for production components and finished goods to ensure on time delivery.

Proactively review and expedite parts shortages by identifying issues and internal bottlenecks.

Communicate production schedule changes and future needs to appropriate production areas.

Optimize inventory levels to meet production requirements and inventory control goals.

Work with multiple business sites to procure/provide products.

Understand customer needs, history, forecasts, and sales plans.

Analyze and correct inventory records and transactions to ensure system accuracy.

Collaborate effectively with multiple departments including Sales, Engineering, Quality and Production.

Essential Skills and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalent.

Five (5) plus years of MRP planning experience with some purchasing knowledge.

Strong working knowledge of ERP system; SyteLine experience preferred.

Demonstrated experience working with manufacturing BOMs.

Must have high initiative, integrity, strong work ethic, good communications, and analytical skills.

Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.

Detail oriented with a high sense of urgency.

Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

APICS/CPIM highly desired.

SyteLine experience preferred.

CompX Grayslake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

GR25005

Full-time