Buyer/Planner

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________ We are seeking a Buyer/Planner to join our Marengo team.  The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for performing and managing the buying/planning functions.  Duties include responsibility for material replenishment process management, Inventory Management, Scheduling Customer Orders on the Production Floor, customer relations and job planning activities to support 100% on-time delivery and cost goals. Key Responsibilities Place purchase orders for materials and confirm delivery with suppliers, expedite material as needed  Lead Lean Materials process improvement initiatives  Drive inventory reduction and cost savings through lean tools and supplier negotiations  Generating Daily Production Schedule to meet customer OTD  Coordinate schedules with outside suppliers and internal operations  Work closely with Internal Customers to prioritize production schedule and backlog  Monitor Kanban Ordering system, resize to current demand patterns  Drive inventory reduction, cost savings and OTD  Support Customer Service, Product Managers and Engineering as required  Resolve and work on quality issues with the quality team and suppliers  Drive FAI process by using lean tools like FPQP  Other duties as assigned  Professional Experience/Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field, experience in manufacturing, preferably, planning OR 5 years minimum relevant manufacturing experience Strong technical background, combination of education and work experience Ability to read Blue Prints Strong oral and written communication skills Strong analytic skills, a high degree of Microsoft Excel knowledge is required Good organizational skills and problem-solving abilities Ability to analyze data, form strategic plans and execute at the tactical level Kanban experience, Oracle software is preferred Understanding of concepts in a Lean Manufacturing Environment and Kanban Supply Chains Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency Change Agent, demonstrated ability to drive process improvements US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Green Card holder (for ITAR compliance purposes) Physical Demand and Work Environment Physical Demands – while performing the duties in this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. Work Environment – the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position. Expected Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 annually. The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other factors. The Linear Motion Division is a major contributor to the Segment, with approximately 1,500 global associates and $400M in revenue. There are 10 main sites located across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, & Europe.  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 publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and 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, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. 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, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, 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.  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affi