Buyer/Planner

Org Marketing Statement

Founded in 1917, Parker Hannifin Corporation is an $19.07 billion, global company. Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company has operations in 50 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 66 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest running dividend increase records in the S&P 500 index.

Position Summary

The Buyer/Planner is an integral part of the Supply Chain team, the Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing Parker procurement of materials and services to support delivery and cost requirement. 

This position is based in Metamora, Oh facility (on-site).

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Buyer/Planner responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Managing Parker procurement of materials and services to support quality, delivery and cost requirements. Requires application of basic  purchasing principles, theories and concepts.
  • Ensuring timely acquisitions of product or service from known sources of supply.
  • Planning, scheduling and monitoring the efficient movement of materials through the production cycle to ensure the shipment of products as scheduled to maximize on time delivery.
  • Maximize inventory turns while minimizing cost of freight, cost of quality and lead time.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issues
  purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers.
• Plans, schedules and manages production capacity load to ensure maximum on-time delivery.
• Responsible for maintenance and accuracy of open purchase orders, quotes, work orders and part master data. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities.
• Monitors and evaluates production execution to plan and supplier performance. Advises appropriate personnel of production issues or impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery.
• Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitates the resolution of issues by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.
• Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers.
• Provides parts, equipment, and materials information by answering questions and requests. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains a variety of schedules, records, and reports pertaining to the tracking of materials through the production cycle and availability of production resources.
• Assists in executing requisite system transactions needed to support the receipt, storage and transferring of material.
• Responsible for inventory levels. Generates tracking reports and performs data entry as required.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Participates in developing alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.
• Participates in supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May complete supplier certification as part of a technical and/or quality team.
• Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 4 year college degree Supply Chain management or relevant discipline.
• Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts and methodologies, and manufacturing through internships or training programs.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Must have intermediate computer skills and be able to understand of electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.

Closing Statement

Thank you for your interest in Parker Hannifin and the EMHFF Division! A member of our recruitment team will contact you should you meet the requirements of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
and
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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.