Sr. NPI Buyer & Planner

Company Description

We are committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity. Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence. 

Job Description

The NPI Buyer-Planner is responsible for all activities related to NPI materials management.  This includes procurement of materials for assigned NPI programs, reviewing the delivery forecasts, planning and validating material availability including day-to-day communication with management team. The NPI Buyer-Planner is considered the subject matter expert in NPI purchasing and planning and is accountable for ensuring kit completion and a key contributor for capacity and monthly revenue planning process.

Responsibilities:

• Planning of all NPI work orders according to demand and customer orders.
• Analyze and regularly communicate clear to build status for NPI orders to program manager and other stakeholders including verification of piece parts and subassembly availability.
• Participate in daily/weekly production meetings and brings the material availability to table.
• Plan materials and build plan for new product (NPI) introductions from R&D to volume manufacturing.
• Reviews backlog to determine materials shortages and capacity requirements to provide commitments feedback to customer. 
• Effectively communicate material requirements and project timelines and milestones to internal and external suppliers to reduce and eliminate material shortages.
• Collaborate with other departments and influence decision making to speed NPI materials processes in support of NPI program timelines.
• Drive solutions to reduce and eliminate any delays and roadblocks to meet target ship dates. 
• Performs scheduling functions involved with Managing Work orders, coordinating products and materials movement through the manufacturing processes to completion and on time shipment.
• Set up routings in SAP and prepare and print production orders and pick lists.
• Assist in planning PO placement for volume and strategic parts using SAP.
• Generate regular status reports of assigned programs and other management reports as required.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Previous NPI purchasing and planning experience.
• Must have an understanding of SAP or ERP system with an understanding of electromechanical manufacturing, multi-layer BOMs and test processes. 
• Must have thorough understanding of MRP methodologies and all aspects of demand and supply management.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and able to multitask. 
• Must be an efficient user of Microsoft office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.  Job entails heavy use of Excel - need to be able to create spreadsheets, charts and graphs, formulas, V-look ups, etc.
• Must be efficient in proactively identifying areas of potential supply concerns, keeping in mind capacity constraints, shortages and communicates analysis/recommendations to all parties impacted.
• Must be flexible with work hours to meet and work with customers and suppliers in different geographic locations. 
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and capability to self-prioritize workload.
• Above all a strong team player

Additional Information

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers. 

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time Employee-only coverage; you share the cost of coverage for your dependents
• Company Paid Bonus (Percentage dependent on Company profitability)
• Company 401(k) Match (up to 6%)
• Mental Health Benefits
• Paid Time Off (Accrued per pay period starting at 3 weeks per year)
• Company Paid Holidays 
• Paid Time Off for Volunteer Work as per company policy.
• Employer Paid Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Veterinary Pet Insurance
• Company Social Events held throughout the year
• A Friendly Culture Where People Collaborate and Strive for Excellence