Production Planner & Purchasing Specialist Position Available In Greene, Missouri

Production Planner & Purchasing Specialist

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Springfield, Missouri (MO), US Building the people that build the world. With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a globalpany of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units,panies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to providefort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions. How you will make an Impact (Job Summary) SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Production Planner and Purchasing Specialist, you will support the operations team by ensuring that new parts are assigned to suppliers in SAP and work with internal and external stakeholders on engineering changes from a specification and cost modification perspective. You will also be responsible for the planning and scheduling of product to meet customer demand within a manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on position and will analyze capacity and inventory and draw conclusions on how to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost. What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities) While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be centered around: newponents needing cost information, engineering changes that need to be relayed to suppliers, planning and scheduling, materials & inventory support, and manufacturing support & continuous improvement.

Newly releasedponents:

Gather specifications and drawings, bill of material information, quantities needed and other relevant data and obtain quotes from suppliers.
Identify the approved suppliers for the parts needing to get quoted.
Coordinate / escalate with Strategic Sourcing per policy
Create Info records in SAP with supplier pricing and lead time.
Document cost changes.
Extend sourcing assignments to other plants as needed.
Swiftly execute SAP input for buyers to place purchase orders from the correct source.
Work with aftermarket and engineering to meet timelines for data entry.

Engineering changes:

Manage the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process from a purchasing perspective: review changes, bill of materials and products impacted.
Relay appropriate information to active supplier for the affectedponent or assembly.
Coordinate / escalate with Strategic Sourcing as required. cost ramifications through to sourcing Planning and Scheduling
Develop production schedules and manage production orders, ensuring accurate scheduling and sequencing of manufacturing.
Create and add to production schedule manufacturing work orders to build sub-assemblies and finished goods.
Review MRP schedules, consignment Kanban requirements, and related information and confer with department supervisors to determine material requirements.
Continuously monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet customer demands
Troubleshoot problem situations and coordinate the rearrangement of production schedules with affected departments to supply required assemblies and subassemblies at the proper time
Setup new item material master product data management including safety stock, VMI, etc.…. Materials & Inventory Support
Identify material shortages, constraints, other issues that may impact production schedules and coordinate the rearrangement of schedules with affected departments
Evaluate finished goods demand to determine ifponents are in house
Evaluate finished goods demand to determine if all sub-assemblies are built or purchased and available
Address any inventory adjustments by replacing with different scheduled finished goods.
Monitor in-plant transfer of materials to meet production standards.
Monitor supplier deliveries to meet production schedules.
Calculate amount of material required toplete job orders. Manufacturing Support & Continuous Improvement
Drive improvements in the overall process efficiencies andmunications to key stakeholders.
Work with engineering on any changes to BOMs and ensure all manufacturing work orders reflect recent changes.
Work with customer service and sales to expedite hot or past due orders.
Thoroughlymunicate material shortages to pertinent production team.
Monitor production capacity utilization and rmend measures to enhance operational efficiency and minimize bottleneck
Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department
Working exception reports to resolve inventory and financial opportunities What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education) We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has: Required Experience 1-2 years working with SAP or other ERP systems
Experience in Supply Chain or Manufacturing environments a plus.
Proven track record of performance.
Prior planning experience in manufacturing operations.
Prior production scheduling experience Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Basic technical acumen related to engineering drawings, specifications
Demonstrates strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Responsive and flexible
Cooperative and collaborative approach
Experience with Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Able to meet deadlines and keep track of changes.
Experience with an ERP Systems, particularly in Planning and Scheduling
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Continuous improvement mindset, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process enhancements.
Collaborative mindset, with proven ability to work cross functionally. Education & Certifications Associates Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field preferred
APICS certification, preferred. Travel & Working Environment Minimal travel (