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Siemens Buyer - Planner I - Building Products in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Job Family: SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Req ID: 416335

Job Posting Title: Buyer/Panner I

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Job Overview:

Buyer/Planner I performs the monitoring of semi-complex materials through the production cycle, participates in buying strategies to purchase and arrange timely deliveries of supplies and materials; expedites as needed and serves as liaison between vendors and users, getting prior approval for purchases in excess of established limits. Resolves semi-complex delivery, quality or other related problems with purchases, vendor invoices and production planning issues. Participates in updating production/tactical souring plans; reviews and analyzes requisitions and supply plans for domestic and international purchases. Completes and maintains reports; analyzes supplier capability; make/buy studies and cost analyses. Implements short and long-range inventory and logistics strategies using Siemens Production System (SPS) methodology. Initiates sourcing model ideas with suppliers and executes to achieve savings for the company.

You will make an impact by:

Being responsible for the Tactical Sourcing and Production Planning of Fire and Comfort products. Detailed top to bottom materials requirements planning for all manufactured components is the primary role for this position. Included in this top to bottom plan is the on-going management of the short- and long-term manufacturing capacity plan. Must be able to collaborate across functional areas that include Strategic Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Logistics Distribution. Responsible for maximizing service levels while achieving inventory targets. Participating on high visibility teams that will require accurate and timely data analysis and the ability to meet project deadlines.

Completes and maintains various delivery and inventory reports, manage Engineering Change Orders (ECO), reviews and maintains Tactical Sourcing/Production Planning parameters in SAP, possess excellent written/verbal/computer/data analysis skills – specifically Excel (formulas, pivots, and charts). This role will require experience with high volume, short lead time products and should possess working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Siemens Production System (SPS).

Your success is grounded in having these requirements:

  • 2+ years of successful experience in related field as a buyer or planner.

  • BS/BA in related discipline is required.

  • Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Preferred qualifications:

  • SAP experience preferred.

  • Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience.

  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Siemens Production System (SPS) is preferred.

You will benefit from:

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $47,810-$81,960. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

At Siemens, we value diversity as the inclusion of and collaboration of different thinking, background, experience, expertise and individual qualities across all organization levels and dimensions. We encourage and support our employees to develop their personal skills and strengths, regardless of gender identity, nationality, age, religious beliefs etc... We believe diversity strengthens our innovative capacity, unleashes the potential of Siemens’ employees, and thereby directly contributes to our business success.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

Protecting the environment, conserving our natural resources, fostering the health and performance of our people as well as safeguarding their working conditions are core to our social and business commitment at Siemens.

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