Global Planner-Buyer

Rockwell 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 Description

Job Summary:

You will be responsible for planning and purchase of goods and services to support multiple distribution centers around the Globe from the supply chain forecast-to-procurement cycle. FG Planner-Buyers will lead and control the materials requirements. Monitor inventory levels, on time delivery performance, and purchase materials, services and commodity products.

The manager will delegate you to negotiate and commit the company to purchase contracts. Evaluate rates and select suppliers by production capability, performance, quality and delivery.

Your major responsibilities include developing supplier production plans and priorities according to requirements. Designers design these plans for our distribution centers in Asia, America, and Europe. Additionally, responsibilities involve managing inventory at levels. This also includes monitoring, rebalancing, and distributing materials around distribution centers based on requirements and inventory levels. Expedite materials to avoid shortages. Materials parameters review. Improve On Time Delivery Levels. Ensure and provide communication with our team members and customers about material status. Create, release, pulled in, push out and follow up purchase orders.

You will report to our Finished Goods Planning Manager.

Your Responsibilities:

• You will develop supply and inventory plans to support customer demand and our goals.

• Manage purchase orders, forecasts, and replenishment strategies with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.

• Monitor supplier performance, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), lead times, confirmation rates, inventory levels, and capacity constraints.

• You will analyze demand, supply, and inventory data to identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.

• Lead resolution of material shortages, past due orders, excess inventory, and supply disruptions.

• You will collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, and Engineering teams to support new product introductions, product transitions, and ongoing production requirements.

• Improve supplier accountability through regular business reviews, escalation management, and continuous improvement programs.

• Evaluate inventory strategies and recommend actions to improve service levels while optimizing working capital.

• Maintain planning parameters, supply chain metrics tools to support operational decision-making.

• Participate in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Forecast Reviews, and Supply Reviews to align demand and supply strategies.

• Support contract negotiations and supplier agreements by providing planning, inventory, and operational insights.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Supply Planning, Materials Planning, Procurement, Purchasing, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Operations.
• Advanced level of English.
• Demonstrated understanding of MRP, inventory, and production principles.
• SAP/ERP experience Certified Supply Chain Professional, Certified Supply Chain Professional certification desirable.
• Teamwork haves well-rounded knowledge in supply chain, materials planning.
• Experience with Power BI, data analytics, or other reporting tools.
• Travel: You will have limited travel to Rockwell Automation and supplier locations (US and int'l).
• Experience writing complex macros for Excel

What we offer:

We doubled the Savings Fund. We also subsidized Food coupons, the cafeteria, and Transportation services. Additionally, we offered Comprehensive mindfulness programs, which included a premium membership to Calm. Volunteer and Paid Time off were available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees. Our Employee Assistance Program provided Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program. We also offered an on-demand digital course library for professional development. Furthermore, we provided Retirement benefits and Life Insurance.

At Rockwell Automation, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. 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 another role.

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