Metals Buyer Planner
Thomaston, CT 
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Job Description

Responsibility:

  • Create and publish production schedule of assigned product lines and coordinate with Operations on successful execution.
  • Maintain detailed MRP component build schedules to maximize manufacturing up-time for Dispensing manufacturing & vendor reliability.
  • Communicate with Silgan personnel in a timely, clear, efficient, and appropriate method regarding all aspects of parts supply including delivery status, production schedules, lead times, revisions, and OTIF calculations.
  • Place orders and act as primary contact with manufacturing subcontractors and assigned vendors to support manufacturing plan.
  • Analyze and input customer provided forecasts with customer service, sales and manufacturing to best utilize production capacities.
  • Manage schedules and capacity to achieve service level targets while maintaining inventory objectives.
  • Interface with all company disciplines to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Assist development & support integration of new SAP solutions.
  • Collect/build/publish planning data as required to help improve manufacturing performance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education/ Previous Experience/Skillset:

  • Bachelors degree
  • 1-2 years experience in a high volume, repetitive manufacturing organization min as a planner/buyer.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Detail oriented
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a Team environment.
  • Time management and organizational skills are essential.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, SAP, etc.
  • SAP planning experience and/or APICS certification is a plus.

Benefits:

  • Competitive 401k matching
  • Health, dental, short term disability and life insurance
  • Optional suite of additional benefits at reduced prices
  • Flexible work options
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Identity Theft Protection

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.


Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1 to 2 years
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