What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner/Buyer position at Hubbell Incorporated?
Corporate Overview
Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.
Division Overview
Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) engages in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of products used by utilities. Today, HPS is deeply engaged in product solutions for OSP Communication utility purposes, and has been actively growing that segment of the business. HPS roots have historically been in high voltage transmission, distribution, substation, underground products used by electric utilities. HPS products are also used in the civil construction, transportation, gas and water industries.
At HPS, we build products that provide mission critical infrastructure and that deliver communications and power to millions of people worldwide. In our business, failure is not an option. Therefore, we manufacture products of uncompromising integrity and it starts with our quality policy. We hold our partners, our suppliers and ourselves to the highest standard to ensure we exceed all the technical and functional expectations of our customers.
Hubbell Incorporated engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical and electronic products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Electrical, Power, and Industrial Technology.
Position Overview
The Planner/Buyer is responsible for the planning and purchasing of material and will manage select suppliers to ensure on time delivery at competitive pricing while managing inventory levels to prevent shortages and maximize turns.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Schedule production to achieve customer and stocking requirements
- Purchase assigned materials Raw, WIP, Sub-contract, and FG
- Release customer orders from the planning queue based on material availability and lead-times
- Drive top notch Customer On-Time Delivery and Demonstrated Lead Time while maintaining optimal inventory levels
- Release purchase requisitions and/or purchase orders to Buyers and suppliers
- Work with Quality, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns
- Release customer orders to achieve expected delivery performance
- Manage customer returned goods (RGA) using the RGA procedure
- Maintain current promise dates on customer orders
- Manage inventory levels for assigned product
- Schedule work through the shop floor
- Expedite parts within and outside the Company
- Prioritize work orders and coordinate with manufacturing to exceed customer requirements
- Interact with customer service
Skills and Experience
- 4-year degree in Business or related field preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- SAP experience
- Ability to travel on business related trips
- Ability to work on a personal computer or other related equipment as required
Salary : $58,700 - $74,400
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