Buyer/Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. Coperion scores A on the Alion truth index.
1. Process purchase orders for materials, supplies and services based on reports to fall within the inventory targets allowed.
2. Place purchase orders for planned machines ensuring the best possible value while meeting appropriate quality and delivery requirements.
3. Order routers, bills of material and prints required to fabricate all manufactured parts and assemblies and schedule each manufacturing operation to achieve the product in accordance with promised completion or shipping dates.
4. Manage vendor open PO list to ensure consistent communication and commitments on POs from vendors.
5. Expedite all past due POs for all purchase orders and work with operations to expedite all needed parts.
6. Maintain raw material inventories at levels to ensure lowest inventory cost and still meet customer delivery requirements.
7. Coordinate vendor schedules and interface with specific vendors to ensure that the delivery of all POs meet Rotex schedules.
8. Order all Kanban parts based on pull card submission by ensuring Kanban card system is functioning appropriately.
9. Place purchase orders based on Buyer “B” report as assigned from Buyer
10. Engage in continuous improvement, being alert for opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
12. Develop and complete action plans toward the accomplishment of the objectives of the company's business plan.
13. Perform other assignments or duties appropriate to the overall responsibility of the position of Buyer/Planner.
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university with a focus in business; and 2-4 years related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills Intermediate Microsoft Office required Preferred skills: Database Software, Great Plains ERP system and working knowledge of an ERP system and Bill of Materials.
Travel Less than 10% overnight travel is required.
Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, kneel and bend. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 50lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.
Who we are:
The Rotex Group (therotexgroup.com) is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of high-quality industrial screening and separation equipment for a wide range of industries. Over its 175-year history, the company has established a reputation for providing innovative and cost-effective solutions that meet the diverse needs of our customers. The Rotex Group is a business unit of Hillenbrand.
Hillenbrand (www.hillenbrand.com) is a global industrial company that provides highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose - Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ - we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders.
EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".