Cms Tactical Buyer Planner
Crane Merchandising Systems (St Louis, Missouri)

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POSITION TITLE:               TACTICAL BUYER-PLANNER

FLSA STATUS:                     Exempt

REPORTS TO:                     Manager, Production Control

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Tactical Buyer-Planner is responsible for assuring the continuous supply of assigned components to (a) Support production goals and objectives (b) Minimize cost of production, and (c) Achieve CMS’s stated inventory reduction initiatives..  This position is further responsible for keeping the Manager, Production Control and production supervision advised and updated on production and inventory issues.

 

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Essential Functions

1.         Drive increasing inventory turns by developing, implementing and managing innovative material replenishment processes, including, but not limited to Kanbans, vendor managed inventory and supplier consignments.

2.         Manage internal and external Kanban programs.  Includes setting Kanban levels, trigger points, safety stock levels, and lead times according to standard Crane Co. methods.

3.         Effectively communicate forecasted requirements to external suppliers.

4.         Evaluate and act upon the material requirements plan (MRP) for assigned commodities.  Generates and adjusts purchase orders and/or shop work orders to support production schedules.  Effectively communicates areas of concern to appropriate departments, individuals and/or suppliers.  Inputs, maintains, and adjusts records or transactions to ensure system validity.

5.         Develops and implements programs with suppliers and internal cross functional team members that address lead time reduction, order fill rate performance, quality performance, cost reduction, and technical improvements.

6.         Interfaces with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, and Suppliers to resolve quality and/or delivery issues.

7.         Resolve shipping discrepancies, invoice errors and coordinate adjustments on open shipment orders as necessary.

8.         Maintains purchasing files, logs, and related records as needed.

9.         Consistent with Crane’s Operational Excellence focus, participate in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events that will eliminate waste and result in significant benefits (Growth, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) throughout the Supply Chain.

10.     Drive continuous improvement in the supply base by communicating objective performance metrics, focused on lead time reduction, on-time delivery improvement, quality improvement, and cost reduction.

11.     Work to eliminate excess and obsolete parts, and rationalize similar parts.

12.     Maintain focus on continuous improvement by recommending innovative, cost efficient business solutions.

13.     Adhere to all Company policies, safeguard the company's interests and act in an ethical and legal manner as well as report all violations of Company policies and procedures to appropriate management.

 

Marginal Functions

     No marginal functions identified

 

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

1.      While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, hear, grasp with hands, and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, reach, and push and pull to move objects.

2.      The employee must exert up to 5 pounds of force frequently and/or a light amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.  Occasionally, the individual is required to exert a light amount of force, 25 pounds, to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

3.      Specific vision abilities required by this job include concentrated attention, as well as close vision, and the ability to bring an object into sharp focus.

 

Working Conditions: Working conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

1.             Inside working conditions.

2.             Occasional exposure to extreme heat and cold sufficient to cause marked bodily discomfort.

3.             Occasional exposure to noise sufficient to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

4.             Occasional exposure to fumes and dust, but not to the point of being disagreeable.

5.             Subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes and dust but not to the extent of being disagreeable.

 

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:      BS/BA in business or technical field desired.

 

Experience: 

Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position.  Direct experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc). Lean/Six Sigma certification (black belt or green belt) is desired.Prior experience implementing a pull system/kanban approach to component flow.Experience with global suppliers desired.Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact based decisions.  Includes a strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and scheduling software.Knowledge of supplier qualification processes and supplier performance metrics.Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment. 

·        Demonstrated ability in scheduling and continuous improvement programs.

·        Broad knowledge of manufacturing, production, and inventory control functions.

·        Proficient in the use of Word and Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

·        Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·        Experience working in a union environment, preferred.

 

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:  Computer, Microsoft Office Suite, Calculator, Telephone, Fax, Scanners, printers, Inventory system, barcode guns, label printers

 

License(s)/Certification(s) Required:           Certification in APICS and/or ISM is highly desired

 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

"Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only.  There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodations are appropriate.

All activities, Demands, Conditions and Requirements are linked to Essential Job Functions unless marked with an asterisk, which denotes linkage only to marginal function(s).

 

In return, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including tuition reimbursement, Medical, Dental and Company matched 401K.  For consideration, please apply online at www.net-apply.com/12319 

 

Visit our Website at:

www.CraneMS.com

C R A N E

Merchandising Systems

12955 Enterprise Way

Bridgeton, MO 63044

Equal Opportunity Employer