Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Burton Mill Solutions is a proud division of Wood Technologies International (WTI). In 2021, Burton Mill Solutions and USNR merged to form WTI. In doing so, Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates have become the world’s most comprehensive supplier of modern lumber processing equipment, technology, and essential tooling which has allowed us to provider an unprecedented range of wood processing technology and technical expertise, including saws and knives, machinery and automation, process engineering, and mill flow. 

Employees are the foundation of our Company’s success going back 100+ years. We are committed to continuous improvement and learning, exceptional quality, connecting with our customers, and good relationships with our employees.    

We are seeking a Buyer | Planner for industrial knives to join our team of talented people and help continue our tradition of innovation and market leadership. This position works out of our facility in Fountain Inn; SC. Come and grow with us!  

This salary, exempt position has a pay range of $72,500-$90,000 that is based on combined experience & education. Hybrid position with a minimum of 60% on-site in Fountain Inn, SC., up to 5% travel and up to 35% remote.

Our Buyer | Planners are responsible for planning the high-level demand and purchase of finished goods and raw materials for manufacturing of Knives for primary wood processing applications. This role is focused on ensuring timely delivery of finished goods while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This requires a strong understanding of production planning, vendor, materials and inventory management.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Procuring direct materials necessary for both manufacturing and purchase for resale,
• Rough cut capacity planning,
• Monitoring/Reporting the delivery performance of internal manufacturing and external suppliers,
• Closing the loop on the interplay between capacity, raw material requirements and finished knife purchase in a strong make-versus-buy environment,
• Investigating opportunities to reduce the total cost of ownership for the category,
• Support and/or lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers,
• Acting as the interface between internal stakeholders and suppliers, and
• Aligning with global planning structure across all manufacturing product lines.

Burton Mill Solutions is an organization built on a foundation of responsiveness to the customer with a high-touch approach to customer service. This position plays a pivotal role in that value stream. Responsiveness to immediate requests and proactiveness to build long term, robust processes is a central component for success. The Buyer/Planner’s ability to gain credibility with internal stakeholders and persuade colleagues to change and/or adhere to a certain strategic direction is essential. So, too, is an in-depth understanding of the supply market for each category and the ability to determine opportunities for cost reduction and supply security.

Essential functions

• Planning
• Weekly cycle review of manufacturing site(s) for inventory and capacity planning,
• Weekly measurement of Delivery Performance and actual lead time, and
• Communication of orders at risk to the sales team.
• Purchasing
• Procurement of raw material inputs for steel knives from international sources. Purchased Knives to supplement capacity and capability of internal manufacturing.
• Facilitating the development of new suppliers and maintaining relationships with current suppliers.
• Life cycle management of purchase orders based on business requirements, including proposed blanket orders and long-term substitutions or supply shifts.
• Verify order acknowledgements and pricing. Understand business requirements for delivery timing. Facilitate the interface between internal stakeholders and suppliers, including maintaining PO dates for current expectations and intentional communication for any critical supply constraints.
  Item Masters and Trade Agreements (vendor price lists)
• Manage pricing information for internal stakeholders including communication of changes and system maintenance for accuracy.
• Rationalize active Item Masters to eliminate duplication and increase positive matches during an item search.
• Inventory management
• Responsible for maintaining inventory levels internally according to defined expectations always weighing the service to customers with the cost of the asset. Business requirements are informed by customer demand patterns; vendor lead times and the risk appetite of business resulting in inventory targets.
• Signal to suppliers expected future demand to promote the opportunity for supply security and efficient use of resources for both the company and the supplier.
• Returns
• Resolves issues related to inventory returns, replacements, and credit arrangements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Communication – this position is centralized and therefore manages supply chains for some manufacturing sites remote to the employee.
• Demonstrates strong desire to have alignment with internal stakeholders such as Sales, Customer Service, Shipping/Receiving, Accounting, and Manufacturing and external parties
• Negotiation - understands the goals and motivations of both parties to seek an advantageous outcome.
• Ownership mindset - high level of commitment, willingness to take initiative, and a deep sense of responsibility.
• Detail oriented - high level of intentionality. Identifies suitability.
• Proactive - anticipates future requirements and takes action to prepare.
• Critical thinking - takes larger problems and breaks it down. Evaluates and interprets information to take a decision.
• Problem solving - define the issue, the cause, and a workable solution.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain management, management, finance, marketing, or manufacturing is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a Purchasing, Planning/Scheduling, Warehouse/Distribution/Transportation coordination or Customer Service roles
• Microsoft Software/Technology including Excel and SharePoint/Teams

Burton Mill Solutions is pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k with employer matching available
• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
• 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Up to $300 per year in Wellness Activity Reimbursement  
• Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses based on the nature of the job

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Burton Mill Solutions participates in E-Verify and will only employ individuals who are verified as legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, currently or in the future.

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