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Will apply detailed understanding of the manufacturing processes to purchase component needs and material flow. Will plan own work schedule to accomplish specific duties. Maintains material master relative to production. Monitors exception messages in SAP; adjust schedules accordingly. Evaluates planned orders based on MRP forecast, sales demand and safety stocks and release to fabrication as needed.\nResponsibilities include:\nMaintain a working knowledge of all manufacturing processes, procedures, and Commodities.\nReview system and reports; plan purchasing activity for the production areas necessary to meet weekly production schedule.\nMeet daily with manufacturing supervisors and production manager to discuss production schedules and problems, in order to be aware of coming week's production needs (related to stock, non-standards, and work orders).\nCheck production schedule and actual work in process for production and material flows.\nWork with supervisors and management to keep all promised dates.\nRespond to all shop floor inquiries as soon as practical.\nQuestion any computer data entry that appears wrong or misleading.\nResolve parts supply problems in assembly department by working with the key supply areas.\nMaintain a working knowledge of all the Company's safety procedures.\nAs needed, recommend changes in Company policy that would improve product design and manufacture. \nQualifications include:\nMinimum four (+) years as a manufacturing buyer.\nExperience must include use of a computerized production and inventory control system.\nHigh School diploma is required. College or technical degree is preferred.\nSpecialized courses in Production Planning and Control, Inventory Control, and Manufacturing preferred.\nAbility to communicate ideas through understandable written and verbal presentations to all levels of personnel.\nAbility to evaluate manufacturing economics to attain high productivity and low costs.\nBasic understanding of the machinery, production scheduling in an MRP environment, and functions of people in the planner’s assigned areas of responsibility.\nAbility to fully understand and exercise required computer functions pertaining to production.\nSAP experience or knowledge is preferred.\nMust be able to interact well with others.\nMust present a professional manner and appearance.\nMust maintain a clean and safe working environment.\nMust be conscientious.\nMust be detail-oriented and accurate.\nMust possess and maintain a willingness to assist in all areas of the Company. \nCompensation\nThe position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is $60,000-$75,000.\nBenefits and Perks\nThe Highlights:\nAll around competitive culture where together we strive to:\nApproach each day with a tenacious curiosity\nCommunicate openly and honestly- internally and externally\nWork hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on\nEmbrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts\nEmpower and develop each other\nWe have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:\nQuarterly company all employee meetings\nManagement and Leadership development\nInitiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure\nAccess to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning\nRegular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth\nOur more standard benefits\nFull-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work\nPaid Company Holidays\nA comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance \n401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match\nFlexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nCurrent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. 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