Buyer/Planner

The Buyer I is responsible for the ownership of assigned product categories to ensure supply is on time to meet our production and customer required date(s), at the best value and meeting the specified quality level.

Project management will be expected to lead change and reduction of tactical work effort and move forward to a more project-based effort bringing continuous improvement to the operation.

Applying a strong foundational business acumen with the highest sense of urgency is required. This role will be based at the Canal Street - Renew facility in Milwaukee, WI.

• Manage purchases with domestic and Low-Cost Region (LCR) supply base to support customer demand and safety stock levels.
• Evaluate vendor quotations to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service across multiple global locations.
• Identify and execute inventory optimization initiatives and ensure appropriate levels and accuracy of inventory planning.

This includes review and calculation of forecasts, safety stocks, Kanban quantities, order quantities, etc.

• Expedite and defer goods as required.
• Identify process gaps that may delay manufacturing or hinder delivery. Increase efficiency and support OTD and inventory initiatives.
• Act as liaison between customer care, sales, production, engineering, and purchasing..
• Collaborate across functions to improve communication and coordination of supply plan.
• Lead projects and manage cross-functional teams to achieve the desired outcome of a detailed action plan.
• Drive the supplier approval and management process by identifying and maintaining direct contact with suppliers.
• Responsible for supplier relationship management. Works with suppliers to establish performance goals with respect to continuity of supply, continuous improvement of cost, quality, and delivery.

Monitor supplier's performance to agreed-upon service level and OTD objectives.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Operations, Supply Chain or Engineering
• 1-3 years of buying or scheduling experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated MRP experience using an integrated ERP system; purchasing transaction knowledge in SAP strongly desired.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong skillset in buy / resell product categories.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience in a high mix / low volume business desired.
• Customer focused.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and listening skills to affect positive outcomes.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills with proven ability to effectively interface with all levels of workers, from the shop floor to management.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage

Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Paid Leaves

Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a $6.5B publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power,transmitand control motion.

The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications.

The Company’s automation offering,comprisedof controllers, drives, precision motors, and actuators, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision tools used in surgical applications.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments : Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control.

Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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Notification to Agencies : Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies.

In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.