Buyer Planner

Urbana, OH

Full Time

Mid Level

Rittal, LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.

The Buyer Planner to support our manufacturing operations in Urbana, Ohio. This role is responsible for planning, purchasing, and coordinating materials to ensure smooth, uninterrupted production in a fast‑paced, high‑mix manufacturing environment.

The Buyer Planner serves as a critical link between production, sourcing, suppliers, and inventory management, balancing daily operational execution with longer‑term planning decisions. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, hands‑on ERP experience (SAP PP & MM), and the ability to operate confidently on both the shop floor and in an office setting.

Why Join Our Team

Competitive Compensation - $28.96 - 36.01
Be part of a collaborative, operationally focused manufacturing organization
Play a key role in keeping production running efficiently
Gain exposure to planning, procurement, and supplier management
Opportunity to grow within supply chain and operations functions

Primary Responsibilities

Material Planning & Production Support

Create and maintain accurate material requirement plans using SAP/MRP based on forecasts, customer demand, production schedules, and inventory levels.
Ensure materials are available to support production schedules while minimizing shortages and downtime.
Work closely with production teams daily to prioritize materials and resolve supply constraints.
Proactively identify potential material shortages and initiate actions on mitigation.

Purchasing & PO Management

Execute the full procurement process including purchase order creation, confirmations, rescheduling, expediting, and closure.
Maintain high accuracy in purchase orders, including pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and supplier information.
Resolve PO, receipt, and invoice discrepancies in coordination with suppliers and internal teams.
Manage past‑due and exception purchase orders to support production commitments.

Supplier Coordination & Performance

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers regarding delivery commitments and material availability.
Monitor supplier delivery, responsiveness, and lead‑time reliability.
Communicate supply risks clearly and proactively to internal stakeholders.
Partner with the Sourcing and Quality teams to address performance gaps and support corrective actions.

Inventory Management & Planning Data

Manage inventory levels to balance service levels, production needs, and working‑capital objectives.
Monitor excess, slow‑moving, and obsolete inventory and support reduction initiatives.
Perform routine safety stock and planning parameter reviews.
Maintain accurate material master data in SAP, including lead times, lot sizes, and planning settings.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

Identify opportunities to improve planning, purchasing, and ERP utilization.
Participate in cross‑functional continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
Ensure all purchasing and planning activities comply with company policies, audit requirements, and ethical standards.
Adhere to all safety rules and procedures when working in production areas.

What Success Looks Like

Production schedules are supported with minimal material‑related disruption
Purchase orders are accurate, and suppliers deliver reliably
Inventory levels are optimized without compromising service
Clear, proactive communication across production, sourcing, and suppliers

Required Qualifications

Experience in buying , Material planning, or materials management within a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of SAP PP & MM
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Effective communication skills with both internal teams and external suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Experience in high‑mix or high‑volume manufacturing
Exposure to continuous improvement or lean manufacturing concepts

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

On‑site role with time split between office and manufacturing floor
Must be comfortable working in an active production environment
Ability to lift UP to 25 lbs occasionally
Required use of safety‑toed footwear, safety glasses, and hearing protection in designated areas

Key Relationships

Direct Liaison: PPC Manager, Sourcing Team, Raw Material Warehouse, and Production Supervisors.
External: Cultivate professional, high-accountability relationships with internal and external vendors and customers.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.

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Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.

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Thank you for your interest in Rittal LLC and Eplan.

Eplan is a global leader in software and service solutions for electrical, automation, and mechatronic engineering. Specializing in cutting-edge design software for machine and panel builders.

Eplan supports 68,000 customers worldwide via standardized and customized interfaces to ERP and PLM/PDM systems. As part of the Friedhelm Loh Group along with Rittal, Eplan is dedicated to pushing efficiency, integration, and automation in engineering forward.

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Rittal LLC is a global manufacturer of industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including cooling solutions and power management systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications.

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