We are seeking a motivated Buyer/Planner to support our client's supply chain and production operations. In this role, you’ll help ensure materials, schedules, and suppliers are aligned so we can meet customer expectations and keep production running efficiently. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers while managing day-to-day planning and purchasing activities.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with production, sales, and operations teams who value open communication and teamwork.

• Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills in supply chain, procurement, and planning with support from experienced leadership.

• Impactful Work: Your decisions and planning directly influence production success and customer satisfaction.

• Stability & Support: Join a company committed to maintaining a reliable, well-structured work environment.

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Bring ideas, solve problems, and be part of an organization that values efficiency and innovation.

Responsibilities for the Buyer/Planner include:

• Convert ERP data and planned orders into accurate production plans.

• Keep production orders current to maintain clean MRP signals.

• Collaborate with Customer Service to adjust production schedules as customer needs change.

• Prepare and update production, work-in-process, and inventory reports.

• Communicate daily with the production floor to resolve workflow or efficiency issues.

• Lead weekly cross-functional meetings to coordinate workload and support revenue goals.

• Review MRP action messages and respond to inventory/production demands.

• Create and maintain purchase orders in the ERP system.

• Track supplier costs, delivery performance, and lead times.

• Support cost savings efforts and supplier performance improvement initiatives.

• Update and review supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Maintain predictable, reliable attendance and perform additional duties as assigned.

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Qualifications for the Buyer/Planner include:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required.

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (or equivalent skills/experience).

• Working knowledge of ERP systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint required).

Skills & Abilities for the Buyer/Planner include:

• Experience with production scheduling.

• Strong negotiation and cost-improvement mindset.

• Ability to follow established procedures and recommend improvements.

• Strong problem-solving and independent decision-making skills.

• Commitment to continuous improvement.

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