We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come for our customers, our communities, and our planet. 
 
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.  
 
We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. 

Job Summary

The Buyer Planner position will have responsibility for material replenishment and management. This role will ensure material availability (using optimum inventory based on Kanban) to enable on time assembly and delivery to the customer. This position will work closely with the cell leader on the floor managing the scheduling boards and Kanban boards to ensure accurate data to the cells regarding customer demand.

Responsibilities Manage the Kanban Boards -- purchase material to keep the cells running Manage the Stand-Up Meeting with the cell leaders -- daily start to each day looking at late, current, and future demand and creating a plan to meet customer demand while reducing cost Manage inventory in the Focus Factory -- monitor Kanban and reduce/re-size as necessary Manage the Kanban Process -- audit the Kanban to check for:

 1) material and no card

 2) card and no material

 3) no material and no card on board

 4) material being pulled from two bins

 5) material not in dedicated location

Manage the Customer -- act as an interface between floor and customer, communicate problems and appropriately deal with customer demand to ensure zero late Continuous improvement -- participate in continuous improvement activities that drive the KPI's (+QDIP - Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity) Qualifications Minimum - High School Education 2+ years of related experience Knowledge of Lean, thorough knowledge of KanBan principles, product component knowledge and assembly processes Preferred Ability to work collaboratively with hourly personnel High school math, well developed verbal, and written communication skills Proficient in Excel as a tool for data analysis Ability to problem solve and the ability to multi-task are required Physical Requirements

This position spends time walking/working on the production floor (approximately 50% per day)

 

 

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. 

 

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