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If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The **Production Buyer - Planner** , reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, is responsible for supporting the site in procurement of all materials required to complete fabrication and assembly in accordance with due dates driven by the Master Schedule and Production site demands. This includes purchasing inventory, procuring and processing subcontracting / outsourcing and services, and production planning and inventory analysis.

The position will require the use of lean principals and continuous improvement methodology to optimize metrics, including safety, quality, and efficiency.

Strict adherence and a commitment carrying out the Corporate and/or local policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required.

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

Purchasing - Direct:

+ Plan and execute procurement of materials required for inventory

+ Ensure ERP system is updated timely.

+ Monitor open purchase orders and expedite as required to ensure on-time delivery.- Revise and update orders as necessary.

+ Proactively communicate material and component availability issues

+ Negotiate pricing and report cost savings

+ Assist in developing dual sources for key processes, materials and components

+ Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers to confirm production/shipping schedules

+ Promote supplier engagement, especially for local suppliers.

+ Set up vendors.

Subcontracting/Outsourcing and Services:

+ Procurement of subcontracted items

+ Facilitate product movement to outside suppliers

+ Monitor open purchase orders and expedite as required to ensure on-time delivery

+ Place Scrap / raw material refining orders.

+ Place repair and maintenance orders.

+ Order supplies as required.

Planning and Inventory:

+ Maintain MRP system item data to ensure system is effectively planning future requirements.

+ Participate and contribute to inventory reduction initiatives.

+ Conduct material analysis of inventory.

+ Develop and communicate forecasts to suppliers and vendors

+ Assist in annual physical inventory and lead or perform cycle counts as per policy

+ Release and print work orders.

+ Complete routing modifications as needed.

+ Update and maintain work order validity.

+ Analyze and close work orders.- Scan and scrap work orders.

+ Review monthly work order variances.

+ Other special projects and assignments as required by management

+ Bachelor’s degree Supply Chain or Operations Management is required; or 7+ years experience within Supply Chain may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.

+ 2+ years’ experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Purchasing, Scheduling with the understanding of manufacturing lead time, process, sub-contract operations and MRP/ERP knowledge is required.

+ 2+ years’ experience in inventory control and forecasting/planning is required.

+ Experience working in an IATF16949/ISO/AS9100 certified environment is preferred

+ Ability to communicate both written and orally throughout all levels of the organization and with customers.

+ Experience in planning for low volume/high mix environment.

+ Experience with shop floor reporting systems.

+ Experienced with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

+ In-depth knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, preferably QAD manufacturing system.

+ Ability to work as part of a team along with strong decision making and organizational skills.

+ Ability to influence and drive solutions.

+ Strong analytical aptitude and problem solving skills.

+ Must be results oriented, self-motivated, flexible, dynamic, and proactive.

+ Sponsorship is not available with this position.

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $70,000.00 to $108,000.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 9% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $76,300.00 to $117,700.00. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

+ Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

+ Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

+ Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

+ LiveWell Wellness Program

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

+ 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan

+ Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

+ Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Group Legal

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Auto and Home Insurance

+ Pet Insurance and Discounts

+ Back-up Child & Elder Care

+ PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

+ Company-issued steel-toe shoes/boots, and safety glasses.

Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world, moving us forward, making meaningful connections, and inspiring us to go beyond the impossible. Within Mobility, our teams design and engineer critical, high-performance materials and proven solutions – most in challenging conditions and core systems that play an important part of our daily lives – as we drive to work or with family, fly on an airplane to explore the world, process samples for medical research, build a better rocket to go as far as we can in outer space; and dive deep under the sea to power our world. We are driven to collaborate with our customers and communities to improve and engineer the world of tomorrow!

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

Join Us at Saint-Gobain Mobility.- Together, we’ll achieve the impossible!----

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Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.