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JOB DESCRIPTION Senior Buyer Planner
COMPANY
Banjo Corporation, located outside of Indianapolis, Indiana specializes in injection molding of glass reinforced polypropylene with an excellent reputation for high quality. We have been in business for over 55 years and pride ourselves with innovative designs, skillful engineering and precise manufacturing in a cohesive environment. Banjo is a business unit of IDEX Corporation.
IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, we make thousands of products that are mission critical components in everyday activities. If you or a family member is battling cancer or another life-threatening disease, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our IDEX Health & Science team. You can enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables thanks in part to Banjo, an IDEX company. Banjo valves are used on the agriculture sprayers that apply fertilizer on crops. And if you were ever in a car accident, the Hurst Jaws of Life®/LUKAS® tool may have rescued you.
Founded in 1988 with three small, entrepreneurial manufacturing companies, we’re proud to say that we now call 40 diverse businesses around the world part of the IDEX family. With 7,000 employees and manufacturing operations in more than 20 countries, IDEX is a high-performing, global $2+ billion company committed to making trusted solutions that improve lives. For more information, visit www.idexcorp.com.
Scope of role:
This position will lead business development of our Supply Chain. The ideal candidate uses data gathering and analyzing skills along with sound judgement to make key, business-impacting decisions while also providing recommendations for functional enhancements through the continuous improvement process.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute procurement of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers with a focus on key suppliers
- Maintain strong working relationships and communications with manufacturing and key suppliers to confirm production/shipping schedules and monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries with full quantity
- Interface with production, sales, purchasing and suppliers in order to schedule purchase orders to meet distribution and service demand
- Proactively report product and material availability issues
- Coordinate inventory planning and replenishment of raw materials and components in conjunction with our program management teams
- Develops component demand forecasts through use of JDE forecasting tool.
- Analyze and manage MRP, Source list
- Revise and manage Banjo Purchasing PFEP (Plan for Every Part) to ensure the JDE system is effectively planning future requirements
- Inventory Management: Support reporting, inventory parameters and reduction of obsolescence exposure
- Supplier Management: RFQ, Cost saving initiatives, Negotiations, Supplier relationship/evaluation, Supplier Scorecards
- Project management: Project Manage new product launch with all material suppliers
- Provide support to Customer Service, Sales team, Product Management and Safety with business and product strategy
- Participate and contribute to monthly SIRI (significant inventory reduction items) program management & metrics, S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process
- Manage all Consignment/VMI programs execution
- Complete special projects and assignments as requested
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of Buying and procurement experience
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications, Microsoft Office, JD Edwards, Oracle/Demantra preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain required
- CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) Preferred and/or APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management) preferred
Key Competencies:
- Ability to collaborate and build cross-functional relationships
- Negotiation skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
- Autonomous worker with strong initiative
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Computer literacy (i.e., Microsoft office, ERP System, JDE, etc.)
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
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