Buyer/Planner

Job Overview

At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead. 

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

As a Buyer/Planner, you will ensure timely material availability and efficient production schedules by managing both purchasing and production planning at our largest manufacturing plant. At this location we manufacture products which include loading dock systems, industrial doors, and fabric ductwork to name a few! You will work cross-functionally with Production, Inventory Control, Sales, and Suppliers to balance supply chain efficiency with cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

This role has a work schedule starting between 6AM-6:30AM, fully onsite due to the cross collaborative nature.

What You'll Do

PRE-PRODUCTION TASKS:         

• Work with production supervisors, applications, and CSR’s to establish a final assembly schedule that will support our customers’ needs and maximize production efficiency.
• Adjust production schedules accordingly based on capacity requirements/changes. 
• Track production progress, identify potential delays or issues, and take corrective actions.         
• Contact sales representatives on shipment delays.

PRODUCTION TASKS:

• Manage inventory levels utilizing MRP.
• Schedule and expedite the delivery of purchased materials to support future and current production schedule.
• Responsible for executing and supporting the quality system and procedures, rejections related to non-conforming material.
• Create and manage work orders for all manufactured stock parts.
• Resolve shipping and receiving issues to ensure prompt and accurate inventory transactions.
• Communicate errors or process breakdowns in real time and coordinate efforts to resolve issues with appropriate personnel.
• Negotiate, identify, document, cost savings opportunities.
• Develop inventory and planning processes to increase the accuracy of lot sized parts, nonstock programs, SMI programs or other industry practices.
• Identify slow moving or inactive inventory and recommend disposition.
• Process/print documentation related to production as needed, shipping labels, serial labels, pick slips, etc..  
• Communicate to suppliers their performance based on quality, warranty, and delivery.
• Maintain JDE item branch data.

What We Look For:

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of MRP and various contemporary planning and scheduling techniques. JD Edwards 9.2 experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, understand specifications, work in a self-directed environment, and facilitate group activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.  
• APICs certification a plus

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What We Offer

At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.

• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.

• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.