Planner / Buyer

CompX National is hiring a Manufacturing Planner Buyer. Visit the following link to learn more about CompX National: CompX National - CompX Security Products Be part of our CompX National team and enjoy our excellent benefits: - Medical Insurance (FREE employee) - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - LOW deductible and LOW out of pocket max - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - 401k Retirement Plans - Company paid Disability and Life Insurance - Paid vacations and Holidays - Tuition Reimbursement - Referral Reward Program Shift: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Position Responsibilities: - Schedule components and production to ensure sufficient inventory is available on a timely basis to achieve sales projections. - Review MRP outputs daily to ensure all required actions are taken - planned orders (job and purchase), expedites, defers, and cancels. - Plan and place manufacturing orders and purchase orders for production components and finished goods to ensure on-time delivery. - Proactively review and expedite parts shortages by identifying issues and internal bottlenecks. - Communicate production schedule changes and future needs to appropriate production areas. - Optimize inventory levels to meet production requirements and inventory control goals. - Work with multiple business sites to procure/provide products. - Understand customer needs, history, forecasts, and sales plans. - Analyze and correct inventory records and transactions to ensure system accuracy. - Collaborate effectively with multiple departments including Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Production. Required Qualifications: - Five (5) plus years of MRP planning experience with some purchasing knowledge - Solid working knowledge of ERP systems; SyteLine experience is preferred - Demonstrated experience working with manufacturing BOMs - Must display initiative and possess integrity, a strong work ethic, and analytical skills - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Detail oriented with a high sense of urgency - Adept in time management and organization with the ability to handle multiple priorities Preferred Skills and Experience: - Bachelors degree is preferred - APICS/CPIM certification is highly desired MR26112