Production Buyer

The Production Buyer is an individual contributor responsible for coordinating material flow across the end-to-end production cycle. This role develops and executes production and supply plans based on demand forecasts, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.

Working with general supervision, the Production Buyer applies practical knowledge of materials planning and purchasing processes to maintain ERP planning parameters, ensure material availability, and support production continuity. The role analyzes operational data, resolves supply and inventory issues, and implements countermeasures to prevent recurrence.

The Production Buyer partners cross-functionally to balance supply and demand across suppliers, factory operations, and customer requirements to ensure on-time delivery of materials and finished goods.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute material purchasing activities to ensure uninterrupted production flow and adherence to quality and delivery targets

Monitor and resolve supply disruptions, including vendor-related line-stopping issues, with urgency and ownership

Maintain and optimize ERP planning parameters (e.g., lead times, lot sizes, safety stock) to support production and inventory objectives

Analyze inventory, demand, and supply data to identify issues and implement effective countermeasures

Partner with factory teams, schedulers, and engineers to support inventory control and production execution

Support supplier performance and engagement in partnership with Strategic Sourcing, including cost, quality, and delivery improvements

Apply Lean materials strategies (Kanban, consignment, JIT, postponement) to improve flow and reduce inventory

Participate in continuous improvement activities using Fortive Business System (FBS) tools

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) execution to ensure material readiness for product launches

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field1–4 years of experience in planning, purchasing, or inventory control within a Lean manufacturing environment

Proven ability to solve inventory and supply-related challenges

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset

Fortive Corporation Overview Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

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