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Material Planner / Buyer - (PC Specialist)

FIC America

Material Planner/Buyer - Production Control (PC) Specialist

FIC America Corp. is a global Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer centrally located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. We are actively seeking a Material Planner/Buyer - Production Control (PC) Specialist. The PC Specialist will coordinate purchasing, delivery, and distribution of supplies according to production schedules, customer demand forecasts, and current inventory. This role supports the overall success of the production scheduling, purchasing, planning and production processes.

Essential Job Functions
  • Perform physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels
  • Determine materials need based on production schedules, customer forecasts, and current inventory
  • Order supplies, such as welding components for production use
  • Collaborate with suppliers to verify lead times, routes and deliveries of materials
  • Track current orders to ensure timely delivery
  • Receive and verify incoming shipments
  • Input delivery paperwork, such as invoices, into electronic database
  • Oversee production plans to ensure products are completed according to schedules
  • Investigate delays and potential delays to prevent downtime
  • Follow stand work instructions
  • Perform additional duties as requested or assigned
Other Job Functions
  • Comply with FIC's Safety policies and procedures
  • Comply with TS 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
  • Perform 5-S activities

Requirements

  • 3+ years of procurement experience in a production environment is required
  • Excellent organizational skills, scheduling (3yrs) and attention to detail
  • Process, scheduling, manufacturing and supply chain (3yrs)
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical, teamwork and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with an ERP system is required
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Experience working in an automotive industry is preferred
  • Experience working with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier is preferred
  • Knowledge of Lean or TPS practices is preferred

Pay Range 55k – 75k year based on qualifications and experience

Benefits Offered

  • Medical plans offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Transit FSA
  • 401(k) – Company will match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k)
  • Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability paid by employer
  • Optional Supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Employee Paid)
  • Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Paid

About FIC America Corp.

Established in 1994 by Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd., we have been in Carol Stream, IL from the beginning and added an additional facility in Bloomingdale, IL. A Japanese owned manufacturer of stamped and welded products, supplying the automotive industry with performance auto parts, related to emissions, fuel, and exhaust.

FIC America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. FIC America Corp. does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other attribute or characteristic protected by law.

We are unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Vacancy posted 14 days ago
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