MRO Buyer at Meritor, Inc. in Escondido, California

Job Description:

Job Flexibility 

•    Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

Why work for us

We run together. We’re stronger together. You belong here.

At Meritor, we live by the Meritor Code – our shared commitment to be our best. Each one of us contributes to our culture rooted in driving innovation and championing inclusion for all. Our success has always been centered on collaboration, bringing together diverse talent and ideas to drive innovation and promote continuous learning. We empower our team members to do what’s right for our customers and each other every day, championing flexible and sustainable teamwork where everyone feels valued and can make an impact. 

Overview 

The MRO Specialist will design, develop, maintain, administer, and deliver a complete, parts and services program. The Specialist will be responsible to coordinate with the team to identify MRO, plant floor, and storeroom opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

•    Analyze data for planning, material demand requirements, ordering and inventory analysis.

•    Place material and service purchase and manufacturing orders to meet production requirement, including blanket orders with supporting forecasts

•    Maintain open purchase order to keep planning systems updated with the necessary information such as critical dates

•    Schedule and release production orders according to priority, production schedules and forecasted demand requirements

•    Provides delivery date commitments on work in process and finished goods products to Supply Chain Manager

•    Prepares purchasing requisition, generate Purchase Orders, production work orders; work with supplier to ensure parts are delivered on time to Purchase Order schedules and/ or work orders.

•    Work with Accounting and Suppliers to reconcile invoices and payments and manage for performance improvements

•    Monitor inventory level to avoid excess inventory, inventory shortages and or inventory inaccuracies

•    Assist with cycle count reconciliations if needed

•    Work with Quality personnel to resolve supplier quality issued

•    Expedite material as needed

•    Participate in cost reduction projects

•    Work with the Program Managers to validate Master Production Schedule (MPS)

•    Create Finite Schedules based on MPS

•    Respond to Expedite Requests from internal customers

•    Works with and communicate effectively with key stakeholders, including vehicle integration, Engineering/ Business Development, Supply chain Manager/ Buyer, manufacturing and shipping and receiving personnel

•    Working with appropriate managers, assists in the continuous improvement of the processes

 

Required Qualifications

•    BS/BA degree required (focus in supply chain management, materials, or operations preferred) 

•    Minimum 3 years’ experience in planning/purchasing in a production manufacturing environment 

•    Experience in JIT/ Kanban systems and MRP

•    Ability to analyze data and identify significant trends, issues, and patterns

•    Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal with suppliers and employees of all levels

•    Excellent computer skill with a focus on analyzing data set using data analysis tools such as MS Excel

•    Experience with problem solving

Preferred qualifications

•    Experience with ERP and purchasing systems (Microsoft NAV ERP and Power BI software is a plus)

•    Experience in an ISO certified company

•    APICS certification

•    CPSM certification

Bonus Potential 

This position is eligible for Meritor’s Incentive Compensation Plan, which offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

Meritor provides a comprehensive total rewards benefit program. Options include medical, dental, vision, Health savings account, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more.

Diversity Statement

At Meritor, all are welcome. Our focus is on creating a people-focused culture that enables each one of us to perform at our best. Celebrating the uniqueness of our individual team members helps us build diverse teams where we all can thrive. At Meritor, we run together. You belong here.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meritor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.