Planner/ Buyer

With over 3,000 installations in nearly 40 countries, Pacific leads the industry with high-speed rotary and inline liquid filling and capping equipment for manufacturers of aerosol, pourable, and non-pourable viscous and semi-viscous products in the food, pharmaceutical, personal care, home care, and chemical markets. As part of the ProMach Filling & Capping business line, Pacific helps our packaging customers protect and grow the reputation and trust of their consumers. ProMach is a family of best-in-class packaging solution brands serving manufacturers of all sizes and geographies in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and household and industrial goods industries. ProMach brands operate across the entire packaging spectrum: filling and capping, flexibles, pharma, product handling, labeling and coding, and end of line. ProMach is headquartered near Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information about ProMach, visit http://www.ProMachBuilt.com and for more information on ProMach Careers, visit http://www.ProMachCareers.com.

Job Description

This important position contributes to our success by providing planning and buying activities under the direction of the Director of Operations. The Planner/Buyer is a cross-functional position that is primarily responsible for purchasing parts from vendors and coordinating job releases with production in an accurate and timely manner. This role will also identify root causes of supply chain issues and implement root cause counter measures as needed.

In this role you will:

• Plan manufactured parts assembly and subassembly work orders utilizing Syteline ERP.
• Implement inventory planning strategies that meet both production and aftermarket service level requirements.
• Be responsible for the analysis of sales order releases with respect to material requirements. Notify manager of any material shortages.
• Interface with all value chain functions such as manufacturing, engineering and customer service on material status, production planning and scheduling issues.
• Participate in cycle count activities.
• Build relationships with new and existing vendors to reduce lead times, ensure on time delivery and initiate cost savings programs.
• Place purchase orders for materials and confirm delivery with suppliers, expedite material as needed, as well as review past due material reports daily and take appropriate action.
• Support in the selection, management, and development of material supply base for outside processes and insource/outsource decisions.
• Ensure item master setup is complete, including pricing, vendor code, lead time, min/max, safety stock, planner code and material classification.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects which reduce costs, improve efficiency, and increase overall customer satisfaction through the materials group.
• Analyze the supply and demand of company’s product and forecast to minimize both overstock and out of stock occurrences.
• Negotiate with outside suppliers to obtain the best price, delivery and quality performance.
• Perform data analysis and problem-solving activities to improve decision-making and business performance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities.
• High School Diploma / Some College or BS/BA Preferred
• Three (3) years of experience in a fast paced, manufacturing environment as a planner, scheduler, buyer, or production control
• Ability to interpret production bill of materials and assembly build processes
• Familiarization of supply chain management in an engineer-to-order business
• Proficient in planning software
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• High negotiating skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage overlapping projects, keep track of deadlines, and efficient use of time
• Strong analytical thinker with problem-solving skills and mathematical abilities
• Superb time management skills
• Great communicator, persuasive and good at presenting information
• Approachable Team Player
• High proficiency in MS Office

BENEFITS

Salary is only a part of a well-developed compensation program. As a Pro Mach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your pay (base salary), very comprehensive medical/dental programs as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, a retirement savings plan with a company match and a wellness program. There is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment.

Pro Mach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach utilizes E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

Skills

Preferred

Preferred