BUYER/PLANNER

BUYER/PLANNER page is loaded## BUYER/PLANNERremote type: On-sitelocations: Richland Center, Wisconsin, United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26-2282Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!Job DescriptionYou will coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Acquires and maintains technical understanding of products purchased, monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure highest quality at best value. Perform cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities. May recommend cost-saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing and vendor evaluation criteria.Obtain materials, components, equipment and services while ensuring security and accountability of inventory through transaction documentation and process verification, and system review.Analyze and, when able, correct cycle count discrepancies. Audits incoming and outgoing shipments to assure quality and accuracy. Compile and documents all transactions for data entry.### Your Responsibilities:* Support product supply and inventory plans consistent with the goals of the business or product line.* Review, analyzes and resolves expectations and error reports from mainframe planning and buying modules* Provide solutions for supply interruptions, which include finding alternate suppliers* Perform cost analysis and volume planning* Help resolve supplier inbound Quality Issues.* Maintain Accounts Payable PO price exception report and resolve invoicing discrepancies following company policy and system requirements.* Manage supplier businesses in quality, on time delivery and inventory developing cost avoidance savings. Monitor and process cancelations and holds to manufacturing orders / purchase orders.### The Essentials - You Will Have:* Technical schoolwork (up to 1 year)* Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.### The Preferred - You Might Also Have:* Bachelor's Degree in business or related field* APICS Certification* Demonstrate core knowledge in production control, materials, planning, MRP and procurement* Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Proficient in Excel* Working knowledge of purchasing/procurement procedures### What We Offer:* Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision* 401k* Paid Time off* Parental and Caregiver Leave* Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.* To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.*#LI-OnsiteWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr