Production Buyer/Planner & Scheduling Coordinator - Repair

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

The Production & Scheduling Coordinator supports the coordination and execution of MRO repair parts and invoicing for the Concord Plant. This role manages supplier follow-up, purchasing activities, inventory accuracy, and storeroom operations to maintain production continuity, minimize stock-out risks, improve supplier responsiveness, and ensure accurate purchasing records. Works closely with Engineering, Operations, Technology, IT, GSM, Finance, and other plant functions to resolve material needs and support plant priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze lead times, usage trends, reorder points, maximum quantities, and replenishment needs to maintain inventory availability while controlling stock levels.
• Manage repair replenishment items, supplier communication, pricing updates, purchase order maintenance, RMA processes, inventory controls, and glass repair coordination.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure pricing accuracy, delivery schedules, order confirmations, vendor changes, payment terms, and accurate supplier information.
• Run and analyze storeroom reports to identify potential shortages, usage changes, and necessary reorder point adjustments before production or service levels are impacted. Proactively manage inventory to minimize obsolescence risks using historical trends, operational needs, and equipment design changes.
• Review replenishment item lists, determine stocking requirements, and place orders as needed. Coordinate vendor communication and pricing updates for replenishment items.
• Manage MRO inventory using historical trends, operational requirements, equipment changes, and developing usage patterns while reducing obsolete inventory exposure.
• Assist with projects, departmental activities, and urgent part-sharing needs across departments and other locations to support plant priorities.
• Maintain repair part purchase order records, inventory reconciliation, and Finance-standard documentation while ensuring compliance with GSM/Shared Services purchasing policies. Maintain purchase orders, including confirmations, price updates, vendor changes, payment terms, and supplier information.

Experience/Education – Required

• Experience with SAP or comparable purchasing and inventory management systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strong attention to detail and ensuring timely follow-up and completion of assigned tasks.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to changing plant priorities.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Commitment to plant safety and continuous improvement of departmental and plant safety practices.

Experience/Education – Preferred

• Previous experience in stores, warehousing, purchasing, or inventory management.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $50,017.00 - $68,774.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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