About Silgan Dispensing Systems:

Silgan Dispensing Systems is a growing global company with operations in over 10 countries where we develop dispensing solutions for iconic brands in industries like fragrance, healthcare, home/garden, cosmetics, and so much more. The dispensers we manufacture can be found on some of your favorite products. When you spray your kitchen counter, wash your hair, or put on your favorite cologne, there’s a good chance you’re using a dispensing product we make! We create innovative solutions for our customers and their consumers with strong aesthetic and technical performance with a focus on sustainability.

At Silgan Dispensing, you can expect an open and inclusive workplace with team members who are committed to our values: We are customer-oriented, innovative, driven to excel and sustainably focused and we work with each other as One Team creating safe and inclusive work environments where open dialogue is welcomed and valued.

Benefits:

Competitive 401k matching

Health, dental, short term disability and life insurance

Optional suite of additional benefits at reduced prices

Flexible work options

Paid vacation and holidays (12 scheduled and 3 floating)

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:

Silgan Dispensing is looking for a Buyer Planner to meet our internal and external customer requirements in the most efficient manner by monitoring customer orders from placement through procurement, molding and assembly. The objective is to ship customer orders on time in full while optimizing manufacturing operations and inventory levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze data, production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes and tool requirements.
• Confer with department management to determine status of production.

• Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Prepare schedule to establish sequence and lead-time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Follow and monitor all orders to completion according to ship dates.
• Prepares and enters purchase orders using computer terminal to purchase material to support production schedule and inventory targets.
• Monitors average weekly usage figures and revise as required.
• Analyze and update safety stock and minimum inventory levels needed to meet customer demand and changes in lead times from suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from an accredited institution.
• Four years related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiar with MRP and ERP systems and applications.
• Ability to multi-task in an organized manner.
• On call 24/7 to answer any inquiries or questions.