Manufacturing Buyer/Planner

Your Job

Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is seeking a Manufacturing Buyer/Planner for our location in Irving TX .

This position is responsible for the creating, scheduling, and releasing production to meet the customer's specified delivery requirement.

The candidate must be self-disciplined, self-motivated and can comprehend and map production operations and schedules.

Our Team

Facilitate expedited operations or alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.

Consider each stage of the production process to increase efficiency and productivity throughout the system.

Identify potential process improvements and cost reduction opportunities.

What You Will Do



* Planning, scheduling/releasing and monitoring of production requirements.


* Review current orders and upcoming orders to set priorities.


* Monitor the execution of production plan and resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion.


* Expedite production operations to meet delivery schedules and monthly targets, as needed.


* Prepare production status reports.


* Continuously maintain and monitor ERP system operations/resources to ensure system data accuracy.


* Use ERP Reports to control inventory requirements and work in process.


* Review non-conformances and engineering changes for production requirements.


* Work to manage supplier(s) during demand spikes and critical material shortages.


* Perform purchase historical analysis and provide suggestions.


* Suggest savings opportunities to pursue cost reductions while maintaining quality.


* Work cross functionally with other departments (Engineering, Production, Quality) to achieve a common goal.


* Participate in the manufacture of initial/prototype production runs, providing feedback to establish proper timelines.


* Perform other duties as assigned by the department Manager.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* 2-5 years in a Buyer/Planner role


* Experience working in a manufacturing environment


* Good verbal and written communication skills.


* Attention to detail.


* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to react to changes as needed.

What Will Put You Ahead



* Good understanding of supply chain and negotiation skills


* Proficient use with MRP/ERP System


* Excel (Be able to perform Pivot tables and VLOOKUP)


* Bachelor's Degree


* Understands the manufacturing process thoroughly and has reasonable expectations as to what can be accomplished in a certain timeframe.


* Advanced knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)

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