Material Buyer/planner

Allegion

Cincinnati, OH, United States
On-site
Monitor material flows
Guarantee component availability
Manage inventory levels
Allegion is seeking a Material Buyer/Planner for their Cincinnati, OH location. The role focuses on ensuring the timely procurement and management of materials to prevent shortages and support production efficiency

Job Summary

  • The Material Buyer/Planner is responsible to monitor the flows of buy items, guarantee availability of components in order to avoid material shortages and production downtime, as well as to manage inventory levels to meet our customer service and inventory targets.
  • Allegion was awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
  • Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Allegion is seeking a Material Buyer/Planner for their Cincinnati, OH location. The role focuses on ensuring the timely procurement and management of materials to prevent shortages and support production efficiency.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Monitor material flows
  • Guarantee component availability
  • Manage inventory levels
  • Cost-conscious procurement
  • Supplier performance evaluation
  • Resolve invoicing discrepancies

Nice-to-have

  • Customer service orientation
  • Team-oriented collaboration
  • Work well with external suppliers
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated
  • Fast-paced, multi-tasked environment

Key Requirements

  • BA/BS degree preferred
  • APICS (CPIM) or equivalent certification preferred
  • Considerable knowledge of industry related supply base
  • Skilled in production and supplier scheduling
  • Computer proficient with ERP and Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with rate based or flow line and job shop manufacturing environments
  • Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes
  • Understanding of Kanban and JIT systems
  • Broad working knowledge and experience with ISO procedures

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