Senior Planner Buyer

Parker Hannifin can be found on and around everything that moves. The company employs approximately 58,000 people in 49 countries around the world and with annual sales exceeding $13 billion dollars. Parker is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. Parker’s focus on solving some of the world’s greatest engineering challenges sparks our passion for innovation and secures our future growth. Our technological expertise creates a more sustainable future for us all.

Execute material planning for purchased components in alignment with the production plan requirements. Utilize MRP to effectively communication schedules and purchase orders to suppliers, follow-up with suppliers daily, manage inventory levels to ensure consistent flow of materials, and provide daily updates to the production planning/master scheduling teams.

• Material Procurement:
• Generate and manage purchase orders with approved suppliers, ensuring timely delivery according to agreed lead times.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance jointly with the Sourcing team.
• Participate in regular supplier visits and audits to strengthen the supply base and solve delivery issues.

• Analyze MRP data to plan material requirements aligned with production schedules.

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  Inventory Control & Optimization:
• Continuously evaluate inventory levels and align with the inventory reduction program to avoid overstock or shortages.
• Maintain control systems for material flow, including KANBAN, MRP, JIT, PFEP, and Consigned Inventory.
• Support new product introductions and product line transfers by executing system transactions and planning material availability.
• Monitor standard inventory quantities and ensure alignment with plant targets.
• Perform excess and obsolete inventory analysis and lead preventive actions.

• Ensure accurate and timely materials flow from suppliers to the shop floor, in alignment with internal procedures.

  
  Customer Service Support:

• Maintain effective communication with Customer Service to support customer order fulfillment and expedite orders when needed.
• Ensure production plans are aligned with customer priorities and delivery commitments.

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  Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement:
• Follow and help develop procedures aligned with the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Serve as internal auditor of the SAC (Sistema de Administración de Calidad).
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives based on Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., VSM, 5S, standard work, waste elimination).

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Operations/Production Management, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• APICS CPIM certification desirable
• At least 2 years of Experience in a similar position
• 5 or more years of experience
• Wide knowledge of MRP systems, Materials Planning & Inventory Management
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Proficient in MS Office /Excel, able to develop spread sheets