Buyer Planner

RESPONSIBILITIES

Scheduling and Planning. Analyze data, production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes and tool requirements.

Confer with department management to determine status of production.

• Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Prepare schedule to establish sequence and lead-time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Follow and monitor all orders to completion according to ship dates.
• Procurement and Purchasing. Prepares and enters purchase orders using computer terminal to purchase material to support production schedule and inventory targets
• Inventory Control. Monitors average weekly usage figures and revise as required. Analyze and update safety stock and minimum inventory levels needed to meet customer demand and changes in lead times from suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from an accredited institution.
• Four years related experience and / or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiar with MRP and ERP systems and applications.
• Ability to multi-task in an organized manner.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.