Planner/Buyer
Kilgore, TX
CAMFIL - A GLOBAL LEADER IN AIR FILTERS AND CLEAN AIR SOLUTIONS
For more than half a century, Camfil has been a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions. We provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment.
The Camfil Group is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and has 30 manufacturing sites, six R&D centers, local sales offices in 30 countries, and nearly 6,000 employees and growing. We proudly serve and support customers in a wide variety of industries and in communities across the world. To discover how Camfil helps to protect people, processes and the environment, visit us at www.camfil.com.
SUMMARY: The Planner/Buyer is responsible for the material planning, purchasing, and production scheduling activities to support high-volume manufacturing for both existing and new products. This position ensures materials are available when needed, production schedules are optimized to meet customer demand, and inventory levels are maintained to support operational and financial objectives. The role serves as a key liaison between suppliers, production, engineering, quality, customer service, and leadership to drive on-time delivery and operational efficiency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In addition to those listed in the Summary section above, the following are duties necessary for the position.
- Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, capacity constraints, and material availability.
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Monitor production performance and adjust schedules as necessary to address equipment downtime, labor constraints, material shortages, or changing customer requirements.
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Coordinate schedule changes with production, operations, and customer service teams.
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Analyze capacity requirements and identify bottlenecks that may impact production throughput.
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Ensure accurate planning parameters such as lead times, pricing, and procurement data are maintained within the ERP/MRP system
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Plan and procure raw materials, components, and indirect materials required to support production schedules and plant needs.
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Create and manage purchase orders and expedite deliveries when necessary.
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Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
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Collaborate with suppliers to resolve shortages, quality concerns, and delivery issues.
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Support supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives as needed.
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Monitor inventory levels, identify excess and obsolete inventory, and implement corrective actions.
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Conduct inventory analysis and recommend stocking levels and reorder parameters.
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Communicate material shortages, production risks, and recovery plans to leadership team.
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Support new product introductions and engineering change management activities.
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Participate in lean manufacturing, cost reduction, and process improvement initiatives.
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Develop and maintain reports, KPIs, and dashboards to support decision-making.
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Perform weekly review of open manufacturing orders and perform clean up and maintenance to ensure accurate manufacturing order data in ERP / MRP system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Operations Management, Business, Engineering or related field preferred.
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Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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3+ years of experience in production planning, purchasing, scheduling, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
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Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and have a strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
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Thorough knowledge of purchasing principles including the ability to research, analyze, negotiate, and close various types of purchase efforts within the guidelines of good business and ethical practices.
- Proactive and the ability to work with little supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Working knowledge of demand planning, capacity planning, and supplier management.
- Ability to interpret forecasts and convert demand into executable production and procurement plans.
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to office, warehouse, and plant environments. The work environment will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in certain areas. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
