Manufacturing Planner Buyer

CompX National is hiring a Manufacturing Planner Buyer.

Visit the following link to learn more about CompX National:

CompX National – CompX Security Products

Be part of our CompX National team and enjoy our excellent benefits:

Medical Insurance (FREE employee)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

LOW deductible and LOW out of pocket max

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401k Retirement Plans

Company paid Disability and Life Insurance

Paid vacations and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Reward Program

Shift: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Responsibilities

• Schedule components and production to ensure sufficient inventory is available on a timely basis to achieve sales projections.
• Review MRP outputs daily to ensure all required actions are taken – planned orders (job and purchase), expedites, defers, and cancels.
• Plan and place manufacturing orders and purchase orders for production components and finished goods to ensure on-time delivery.
• Proactively review and expedite parts shortages by identifying issues and internal bottlenecks.
• Communicate production schedule changes and future needs to appropriate production areas.
• Optimize inventory levels to meet production requirements and inventory control goals.
• Work with multiple business sites to procure/provide products.
• Understand customer needs, history, forecasts, and sales plans.
• Analyze and correct inventory records and transactions to ensure system accuracy.
• Collaborate effectively with multiple departments including Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Production.

Required Qualifications

• Five (5) plus years of MRP planning experience with some purchasing knowledge
• Solid working knowledge of ERP systems; SyteLine experience is preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with manufacturing BOMs
• Must display initiative and possess integrity, a strong work ethic, and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail oriented with a high sense of urgency
• Adept in time management and organization with the ability to handle multiple priorities

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• APICS/CPIM certification is highly desired
• MR26112