Buyer/Planner 1 at Crown Equipment Corporation
New Bremen, OH
About the Job
Company Description:
Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology
As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.
Job Responsibilities:
Purchase Raw Materials and Finished Parts - Place purchase orders with suppliers to support production, service, and project requirements while complying with Purchasing International Standard Organization (ISO) procedures
Ensure correct pricing is used when issuing orders, including sizing orders to obtain optimum price breaks and minimal set up costs while maintaining acceptable inventory levels and minimizing obsolescence risk
Gain approval from appropriate management for special orders and major purchases
Work closely with suppliers monitor their ability to meet delivery dates, reschedule purchase orders and resolve any supply issues with support from the Sourcing Specialist
Provide forecasts and other relevant information required by suppliers to support company’s requirements
Monitor past due orders and work with suppliers, receiving and accounting to resolve issues.
Shortage Management - Monitor overdue parts and potential supply issues, and act with a high sense of urgency to resolve, working closely with the supplier, Sourcing Specialist, service, and production personnel
Be able to raise critical issues to Sr Buyer Planner and/or management in an effort to obtain additional help expediting and to alert management to potential business interruptions
Investigate root cause of supply issues and work with appropriate company or supplier personnel to implement preventative action
Communicate timely updates on estimated delivery due dates to production planners and service planning teams
Planning Analysis / Inventory Management - Monitor and adjust planning parameters to minimize inventory while providing high levels of service given lead time and reliability of supplier
Analyze actual demand, trends, and forecasts, and adjust inventory plans accordingly
Identify forecast and demand plan issues and work closely with the Master Schedulers and Demand Planners to resolve
Investigate causes of slow-moving inventory, implement preventative action, and dispose of obsolete inventory in a cost-effective manner
Service Parts Forecasting - Create the proper component demand plan for service requirements using customer inputs and past history
This includes demand for international components
Maintain the demand plan that includes statistical buffers to support increases and decreases in demand
Resolve problems with demand plan inventory shortages
Support New Product and New Part Implementation - Work closely with Engineering and AME’s to help support implementation of new parts at the international subsidiaries
Process EO’s for special or new parts
Set up new parts in Crown 360 with appropriate cost and planning parameters
Use current planning methods and procedures to implement new products
Communicate with the impacted subsidiary on implementation schedules and all pertinent information in setting up the supply chain
Miscellaneous - Attend department, staff, supplier, production support, and product team meetings
Initiate and lead meetings to discuss scheduling and product status
Prepare periodic reports to inform managers of supply and inventory issues
Collaborate with Suppliers, Purchasing and Operations
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Less than 2 years related experience
Associate degree (Supply Chain or Business)
A firm understanding of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP), with SAP experience
Good computer experience, including excellent spreadsheet skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Work Authorization:
Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States
This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided
Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
No agency calls please.
Compensation and Benefits:
Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.
EO/AA Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology
As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.
Job Responsibilities:
Purchase Raw Materials and Finished Parts - Place purchase orders with suppliers to support production, service, and project requirements while complying with Purchasing International Standard Organization (ISO) procedures
Ensure correct pricing is used when issuing orders, including sizing orders to obtain optimum price breaks and minimal set up costs while maintaining acceptable inventory levels and minimizing obsolescence risk
Gain approval from appropriate management for special orders and major purchases
Work closely with suppliers monitor their ability to meet delivery dates, reschedule purchase orders and resolve any supply issues with support from the Sourcing Specialist
Provide forecasts and other relevant information required by suppliers to support company’s requirements
Monitor past due orders and work with suppliers, receiving and accounting to resolve issues.
Shortage Management - Monitor overdue parts and potential supply issues, and act with a high sense of urgency to resolve, working closely with the supplier, Sourcing Specialist, service, and production personnel
Be able to raise critical issues to Sr Buyer Planner and/or management in an effort to obtain additional help expediting and to alert management to potential business interruptions
Investigate root cause of supply issues and work with appropriate company or supplier personnel to implement preventative action
Communicate timely updates on estimated delivery due dates to production planners and service planning teams
Planning Analysis / Inventory Management - Monitor and adjust planning parameters to minimize inventory while providing high levels of service given lead time and reliability of supplier
Analyze actual demand, trends, and forecasts, and adjust inventory plans accordingly
Identify forecast and demand plan issues and work closely with the Master Schedulers and Demand Planners to resolve
Investigate causes of slow-moving inventory, implement preventative action, and dispose of obsolete inventory in a cost-effective manner
Service Parts Forecasting - Create the proper component demand plan for service requirements using customer inputs and past history
This includes demand for international components
Maintain the demand plan that includes statistical buffers to support increases and decreases in demand
Resolve problems with demand plan inventory shortages
Support New Product and New Part Implementation - Work closely with Engineering and AME’s to help support implementation of new parts at the international subsidiaries
Process EO’s for special or new parts
Set up new parts in Crown 360 with appropriate cost and planning parameters
Use current planning methods and procedures to implement new products
Communicate with the impacted subsidiary on implementation schedules and all pertinent information in setting up the supply chain
Miscellaneous - Attend department, staff, supplier, production support, and product team meetings
Initiate and lead meetings to discuss scheduling and product status
Prepare periodic reports to inform managers of supply and inventory issues
Collaborate with Suppliers, Purchasing and Operations
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Less than 2 years related experience
Associate degree (Supply Chain or Business)
A firm understanding of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP), with SAP experience
Good computer experience, including excellent spreadsheet skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Work Authorization:
Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States
This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided
Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
No agency calls please.
Compensation and Benefits:
Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.
EO/AA Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
