Planning & Procurement Lead

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Full Time G&A Fort Wayne, IN, US

Job Title:

Planning & Procurement Lead

Date Prepared: 9/4/2026

Department:
Supply Chain

Reports To (Title):
Matrix managed
- Integrated Supply Chain Director & Business Process Lead
- Production Planning

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Exempt

Job Code:
Salary Grade:

The planning & procurement lead is responsible for creating and maintaining a production schedule for the facility & for procuring necessary materials to support the production plan. This role will be matrixed and report to the Integrated Supply Chain Director as well as the Business Process Lead
- Production planning. The role will vary in complexity subject to the mix of machines/capabilities of the facility as well as the number of raw materials and consumables purchased for a facility.

• Generate, issue, and manage purchase orders and ensure raw materials and indirect consumables are available for production based upon material usage, production schedules and supplier lead times.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure a reliable supply chain and resolve any issues, such as defective products or late deliveries.
• Assesses, manages and mitigates risk associated with assigned materials and consumables. Monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent stockouts while avoiding overstocking.
• Identify, evaluate, and select potential suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and delivery speed and ensure these new suppliers are effectively onboarded.
• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure products are manufactured in an efficient manner and are delivered on time to meet customer demand.
• Monitor open orders and proactively expedite or reschedule deliveries as demand or supply conditions change to mitigate risks and avoid production disruptions.
• Participate in site SLT if requested by site manager
• Identify and resolve production-related bottlenecks, and unforeseen disruptions in a timely manner to avoid production downtime.
• Maintain schedule and coordinate with customer care of any risks to confirm order confirmations with customers
• Analyze sales data and historical data to forecast future material and production needs.
• Communicates and develops close working relationships with internal customers and departments such as quality, customer care, finance and production.
• Responsible for cost savings initiatives and execution.
• Perform analysis of supplier costs, quality and delivery to identify areas of improvement.
• Collaboratively plans and supports in new product development programs.
• Support the quality requirements and policies for maintaining the Approved Supply List.
• Support Finance and Shipping and Receiving in resolution of invoice issues or receiving differences.
• Performs any other function or responsibility as assigned

• 1.Bachelor's degree in business.
• 2.5-7 years procurement/production planning experience.
• 3. Working knowledge of automated inventory control and MRP systems such as SAP or similar ERP systems.
• 4.Working knowledge of personal computer applications preferably Microsoft Word and Excel.

• 1.Understanding of accounting processes, procedures and controls.
• 2.Ability to work independently.
• 3.Strong organizational and prioritizing skills and adaptability to changing priorities.
• 4.Ability to travel as required (10-15%)