Production Planner

Job description

Senior Buyer Division: Weir ESCO Location: Bucyrus, Ohio What we do at Weir We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining. Make your impact You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future. What you’ll do Sourcing & Supplier Management: Own end-to-end procurement and supplier management, including negotiations, contracts, and RFQs/RFPs, ensuring optimal cost, quality, service levels, and supply continuity. Inventory Planning & Forecasting : Drive demand planning and inventory optimization through forecasting, MRP, and cross-functional alignment to ensure balanced stock levels, capacity planning, and efficient material flow. Logistics Coordination: Support inbound logistics and supply coordination to ensure timely material availability for operations and capital projects. Continuous Improvement & Performance Management: Lead process improvements across supply chain functions, addressing performance gaps, optimizing KPIs, and enhancing service, efficiency, and cost outcomes. Stakeholder Communication & Alignment: Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, aligning on supply-demand needs, performance metrics, and strategic objectives. Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture. What you’ll bring Must-haves: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years’ experience working in Purchasing or Supply Chain. Strong analysis, negotiation and problem-solving skills ERP experience; ideally with Oracle or SAP Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to clearly communicate expectations with vendors and internal ESCO customers Must be able to travel globally (above 10% global travel and 10% regional travel). Nice-to-haves: Experience in supply chain or procurement within manufacturing or industrial environments. Why join Weir? We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives. Benefits Competitive pay Career development and learning support Access to global inclusion networks Regional and team-specific benefits Sharebuilder scheme Wellness support for you and your family Collaboration with global teams Study support