Buyer/Planner

Emerson • Sherman, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

If you are a Buyer/Planner professional looking for an opportunity to grow,
Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sherman, TX location,
you will be responsible for the planning and procurement of items/commodities
for production of valves and controllers in accordance with company policies.
This position is also responsible for the management of customer orders and
backlog.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Plan, release, and reschedule supply using Planner Workbench to align demand,
capacity, and material availability.
Manage customer order commitments, including order acknowledgment, date
management, and expediting in support of the production plan.
Own material planning for assigned parts, including purchase order execution,
standard cost updates, and return-to-supplier coordination.
Improve on-time delivery, lead times, and inventory health through proactive
planning.
Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional partners to execute material
strategies, resolve supply issues, and support cost and procurement
initiatives.

Who you are:
You quickly and decisively take actions in fast-changing, unpredictable
situations. You are decisive and make high-quality decisions, even when based on
incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty. You always keep the end in
sight and put in extra effort to meet deadlines. You deliver messages in a
clear, compelling, and concise manner.

Requirements

• Appropriate BS or BA degree or APICS certification or 5 years in Planning and/or Purchasing in a Manufacturing environment or a combination of education and work experience.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MRP, JIT, and Kanban.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of valves and other manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, release, and reschedule supply using Planner Workbench to align demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Manage customer order commitments, including order acknowledgment, date management, and expediting in support of the production plan.
• Own material planning for assigned parts, including purchase order execution, standard cost updates, and return-to-supplier coordination.
• Improve on-time delivery, lead times, and inventory health through proactive planning.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional partners to execute material strategies, resolve supply issues, and support cost and procurement initiatives.

Benefits

• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level