What We Need: As a Buyer/Planner for the organization, the role will coordinate and be responsible for activities involved with procuring & planning of goods and services such as raw materials, FG production, indirect supplies to support our daily operational needs. Support of purchasing and planning duties will be through our SAP ERP system, BMIS and product launches for manufacturing and distribution sites. You will be responsible for putting the customer at the center of everything you do and for modeling all of the Brady Focal Points and Values. What You'll Be Doing: + Create and monitor production schedule based on demand, raw material availability and urgencies. + Re-schedule production schedule based on demand changes, raw material availability changes and urgencies. + Monitor production progress, material inventories, and other factors affecting a production schedule. + Create, confirm, and monitor purchase order progress, material inventories, and other factors affecting purchased items. + Create, confirm, and monitor indirect purchase order progress, other factors affecting indirect purchased items. + Support and participate in discussions with peers and address demand changes-expedites, increases, push out, cancellations, product knowledge questions, and other clarifications. + Manages the total inventory dollar. + Manage Quality Notices impacting Production schedule and/or Purchase plans + Review, address and resolve Logistics Issues with Supplier/Brady Logistics team + Maintain Purchasing Master Data-Pricing, contacts, vendor changes, lead time, set-up new / reactivate old vendors. + Resolve any invoice issues with the accounts payable team. + Work with all Brady team members to provide excellent on time delivery to our customers. + Assist with any process improvement opportunities that affect the Planning/Purchasing. + Make planning and purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures and regulations + Be able to work with a variety of departments including, but not limited to. Sourcing, Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Receiving, and Master Schedulers to clarify purchase requisitions, identify departmental needs, and refine specifications for future purchase orders + Other duties as assigned. #LI-EA1 What You Will Need To Be Successful: + Associates degree; Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain Management preferred. + Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, distribution, inventory environment or relevant intern or co-op experience + Minimum 3 years’ experience in Purchasing, Planning, Supplier and materials management + Ability to work independently and within a team environment + Strong analytical skills + Proficient with MS Office or similar type of operating system + Utilize a positive, proactive, professional attitude + Ability to effectively negotiate + Excellent communication skills + Knowledge of SAP preferred + CPM or CPIM certification is preferred or willingness to obtain About Us: Who we are:When hospitals, schools, hotels, and even music festivals need to identify the people coming through their doors, they rely on PDC's expertise and solutions. As part of Brady Corporation's global portfolio of brands, PDC is a leader in identification solutions serving healthcare, government, education, entertainment and hospitality. PDC's breadth of products, from patient identification to music festival wristbands, are an integral part of Brady's identification solutions. But PDC's products and solutions are just one element of the Brady story. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - Brady is just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust us because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities. We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2024, Brady employed approximately 5,700 people worldwide. Our fiscal 2024 sales were approximately $1.34 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com. Why work at Brady:A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth. And as a member of the PDC team, you'll get to represent a company with unique brand recognition across several industries. Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back. Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world. Our Benefits: + Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision + Generous 401(k) with company match + Paid time off and holidays + Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees + Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance + Education reimbursement opportunities + Scholarship program for children of Brady employees + A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities + Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management) + Dress-for-your-day dress code + Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program