Wattswater

Wattswater

Planner/Buyer II

Blauvelt, NY · Mid · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$77k-$85kDetected 35 days ago
AgileAccountingSupply ChainProcurementCommunicationLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • Together, we're reimagining the future of water.
  • We feel proud every day about what we do.
  • This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, or a combination, in absence of degree, may consider relevant work experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Materials Management within a lean manufacturing environment.
  • Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including drug screen, and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.

Nice to have

  • CPM or APICS preferred but not required.
  • General Applicable Company Competencies
  • Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
  • Punctuality and dependability.
  • Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
  • Working Conditions:
  • You may, at times, be required to be present on the manufacturing floor and will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Compensation

  • The expected salary range for this position is $77K - $85K yearly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law.
  • Nothing in this job description restricts Watts' right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time.
  • This position is "at will," which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.
  • Watts in it for you:
  • Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
  • At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
  • Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
  • 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
  • Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
  • Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
  • Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.
  • Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/
  • No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Company info

  • For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world.
  • We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future.
  • Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.​
  • Scope of Position
  • The Planner/Buyer II is responsible for proactively purchasing raw materials and components to meet Production and Customer requirements by managing the planning and procurement functions, monitoring inventory levels and lead times, developing and maintaining vendor relationships, and working cross-functionally within the Organization.
  • This position reports to the Purchasing Manager.
  • This role is onsite and is based in Blauvelt, NY.
  • Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manages procurement activities for assigned materials, products, and services using a Kanban pull-based replenishment system to ensure uninterrupted material flow to production.
  • Demonstrates a working understanding of Kanban principles, including signal sizing, reorder points, lead-time considerations, and demand variability; actively participates in the setup, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Kanban items.
  • Owns day-to-day execution of Kanban replenishment by monitoring consumption, supplier performance, and inventory levels to prevent shortages, excess inventory, or production downtime.
  • Utilizes external planning and tracking tools (e.g., spreadsheets, reports, manual trackers) to supplement system limitations and ensure purchase orders are released accurately and on time.
  • Creates and maintains spreadsheets to track demand trends, Kanban signals, supplier on-time delivery, quality issues, and material constraints; uses data to proactively identify supply risks.

Equal opportunity

  • Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.
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