Production Planner

Rittal, LLC  has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering.

We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.

Planner / Buyer is responsible for planning and procuring materials and services to support production schedules and business needs.

This role requires a strong understanding of supply chain principles, analytical skills, the ability to manager on time deliveries effectively with suppliers, proficiency in SAP PP & MM, and a deep understanding of procurement process to support complex, high-volume production environments with fluctuating demand.

Primary Activities / Duties :

• Develop and maintain material requirements plans based on production forecasts, customer orders, ERP demand, and inventory levels.
• Issue purchase orders, confirm deliveries, and manage on-time delivery performance.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery and communication.
• Monitor inventory levels, proactively addressing shortages and surpluses.
• Collaborate with production planning and other departments to ensure material availability and timely production.
• Evaluate supplier delivery performance and recommend improvements (in coordination with sourcing team).
• Resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies.
• Escalate supply constraints to management and sourcing as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in purchasing and planning.
• Participate in planning meetings to communicate supply status and address potential issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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