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Parker Hannifin Corporation Buyer/Planner in NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut
Buyer/Planner
Location : NEW BRITAIN, CT, United States
Job Family : Procurement
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Apr 16, 2024
Job ID : 48332
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The Buyer/Planner is responsible to for all supply and demand planning tasks necessary to ensure an uninterrupted flow of material to our customers. Responsibilities include purchasing of material and services with the best possible quality, cost, and delivery. This candidate will work with operations to create a production plan that optimizes capacity and inventory levels.
§ Negotiate and purchase parts, equipment, and material with approved suppliers that will meet the production plan
§ Create and release work orders and maintain production schedules using ERP system
§ Maintain accuracy of open purchase orders, follow up with suppliers and inform operations of any delays that may impact production
§ Drive supplier accountability for quality and delivery performance
§ Support and/or lead cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives
§ Review supplier delivery and quality performance, engaging the suppliers’ management team when required
§ Reconcile invoices, shipment discrepancies or quality issues as required
§ Using the plan for every part process, establish best part flow for optimal inventory levels
§ Analyze work center capacity and communicate recommended changes to operations team
§ Track job status through the production floor and communicate status to customer service
§ Provide shipment commit dates and changes to delivery plan in a timely manner
§ Work with quality and engineering to execute change orders and to priorities incoming material
§ Other responsibilities as required
§ Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience with planning or purchasing in a fast-paced lean manufacturing environment.
§ 4-year college degree in business, materials management, engineering, supply chain or equivalent.
§ Working knowledge of ERP system for material planning and production scheduling.
§ Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel in particular, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
§ APICS certification preferred.
§ Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface.
§ Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions based on market trends and supplier performance
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.
(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
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Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
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