CompX National is hiring a Manufacturing Planner Buyer. Visit the following link to learn more about CompX National: CompX National – CompX Security Products Be part of our CompX National team and enjoy our excellent benefits: • Medical Insurance (FREE employee) • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • LOW deductible and LOW out of pocket max • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • 401k Retirement Plans • Company paid Disability and Life Insurance • Paid vacations and Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Reward Program Shift: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Position Responsibilities: • Schedule components and production to ensure sufficient inventory is available on a timely basis to achieve sales projections. • Review MRP outputs daily to ensure all required actions are taken – planned orders (job and purchase), expedites, defers, and cancels. • Plan and place manufacturing orders and purchase orders for production components and finished goods to ensure on-time delivery. • Proactively review and expedite parts shortages by identifying issues and internal bottlenecks. • Communicate production schedule changes and future needs to appropriate production areas. • Optimize inventory levels to meet production requirements and inventory control goals. • Work with multiple business sites to procure/provide products. • Understand customer needs, history, forecasts, and sales plans. • Analyze and correct inventory records and transactions to ensure system accuracy. • Collaborate effectively with multiple departments including Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Production. Required Qualifications: • Five (5) plus years of MRP planning experience with some purchasing knowledge • Solid working knowledge of ERP systems; SyteLine experience is preferred • Demonstrated experience working with manufacturing BOMs • Must display initiative and possess integrity, a strong work ethic, and analytical skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Detail oriented with a high sense of urgency • Adept in time management and organization with the ability to handle multiple priorities Preferred Skills and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree is preferred • APICS/CPIM certification is highly desired MR26112