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Smiths Interconnect · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Buyer and Planner

Smiths Interconnect is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. The Manufacturing Buyer and Planner is responsible for creating, scheduling, and releasing production to meet customer delivery requirements while identifying process improvements and cost reduction opportunities.

ElectronicsManufacturingSoftware
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Responsibilities

Planning, scheduling/releasing and monitoring of production requirements
Review current orders and upcoming orders to set priorities
Monitor the execution of production plan and resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion
Expedite production operations to meet delivery schedules and monthly targets, as needed
Prepare production status reports
Continuously maintain and monitor ERP system operations/resources to ensure system data accuracy
Use ERP Reports to control inventory requirements and work in process
Review non-conformances and engineering changes for production requirements
Work to manage supplier(s) during demand spikes and critical material shortages
Perform purchase historical analysis and provide suggestions
Suggest savings opportunities to pursue cost reductions while maintaining quality
Work cross functionally with other departments (Engineering, Production, Quality) to achieve a common goal
Participate in the manufacture of initial/protoype production runs, providing feedback to establish proper time lines
Perform other duties as assigned by the department Manager

Qualification

Buyer/Planner experienceManufacturing environment experienceMRP/ERP System proficiencySupply chain knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyNegotiation skillsLean initiatives participationCommunication skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skills

Required

Candidates must be local to the Irving TX area; this position is not open to relocation
All candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents
2-5 years in a Buyer/Planner role
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Good understanding of supply chain and negotiation skills is a must
Proficient use with MRP/ERP System
Good verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to react to changes as needed
Understands the manufacturing process thoroughly and has reasonable expectations as to what can be accomplished in a certain timeframe
Advanced knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)
Excel (Be able to perform Pivot tables and VLOOKUP)
Bachelor's Degree or related experience

Company

Smiths Interconnect

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Smiths Interconnect is a global provider of electronic application specific components and sub-systems for demanding applications. It is a sub-organization of Smiths Group.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2025-10-16Acquired

Leadership Team

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Cassie Forsyth
Business Partner - Sales and Marketing Americas
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Hal Marshall, SPHR
Global Human Resources Business Partner Director
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