Buyer/Planner at Conn Selmer, Inc

Monroe, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Demand Planning, MRP, Purchasing, Inventory Management, S&OP Cycle, Data Accuracy, Root Cause Analysis, MES, ERP, Work Order Release, Production Scheduling, Capacity Planning, Data Collection Systems, Cost Reduction, Process Improvement, Standard Operating Procedures

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Description At Conn Selmer, we're passionate about music and dedicated to producing the highest-quality instruments for musicians of all skill levels. As a member of our organization, we seek candidates who possess the following values: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Inclusivity, and Innovation. Please see our Conn Selmer website (www.connselmer.com) for more information about who we are. The Buyer/Planner will lead overall demand planning, MRP, purchasing, and inventory management processes. This role will play a key part in facilitating the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle, aligning demand and supply plans, and optimizing inventory levels to achieve customer service and purchasing objectives at the Eastlake Brass Plant. The role is responsible for high levels of data accuracy and analysis to align demand and supply plans. Planner will oversee production & purchasing planning at the manufacturing plant in Eastlake. Support root cause analysis and implementation of strategies with site MES & ERP/MRP. Support the reduction of costs while increasing efficiencies under the direction of the Materials Manager. Responsibilities: Prioritize and release work orders and purchase orders based on Master Production Schedule & MRP recommendations Support Production Scheduling through visual systems, MRP, and Shop Floor Control Identifying opportunities for improvements in existing MES processes, modeling, documentation, and training to optimize workflow and efficiency Review and analyze the forecast demand versus actual demand, understanding changes and trends Analyze MRP and purchase plans based on system recommendation. Conduct root cause analysis of any stock out situations in the plant from a purchasing standpoint Analyze and interpret supply chain data such as SIOP, shipments, and delivery times, costs, and inventory levels Measure, control, and improve S&OP plan accuracy at plant through clearly defined metrics Develop and implement data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality. Analyze capacity plans to ensure plants can meet sales forecasts and demand in production planning and execution. Focus on order planning, PO delivery, and inventory control Lead production & purchasing planning at Eastlake brass plant. Analyze production capacity and adapt schedules to meet customer needs and optimize utilization Communicate production changes, deviations from schedule, and updates to manager. Assist in facilitating S&OP meeting cadence for Plant Responsible for oversite of metric and status reporting to leadership. Process improvements that result in realized cost savings Assist with data analysis for materials, operations, and engineering groups to ensure effectiveness of processes, reduce costs, and management inventory Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures & Operational Plans Collect and interpret analytical and performance data Other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications and Requirements: 4-year supply chain, commercial operations, IT, or business management degree preferred Working knowledge of ERP or other materials management systems- experience with Dynamics 365, Infor, and AS400 is a plus. Working knowledge of MES systems Experience with SQL, Excel Queries & Formulas, and Power BI needed. Experience in LEAN and Six Sigma techniques and practices is a plus. Excellent Communication skills, verbal and written expected. Understands the concept of Bills of Materials, Material Orders/Work Orders executed within a manufacturing environment. Understand use of MRP in production & purchasing planning. Requires repetitive upper body movement – keyboard and monitor use

Responsibilities

The Buyer/Planner will lead demand planning, MRP, purchasing, and inventory management, playing a key role in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle to optimize inventory levels at the Eastlake Brass Plant. This role involves overseeing production and purchasing planning, ensuring high data accuracy, and supporting cost reduction strategies.