Materials Production Planner​/Buyer

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Aptar is seeking a Materials Planner/Buyer based in Lincolnton NC
. This role is an ambitious professional with the ability to evaluate complex requirements and translate them into streamlined manufacturing schedules. This role involves analyzing demand (forecasts and orders) alongside production capacities to develop actionable plans and implement schedules and ensure raw material availability that fulfill customer commitments. The Planner will also collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, Quality, and Suppliers to address service issues, drive process improvement initiatives, and maintain inventory levels within established targets.

Outstanding communication skills and a results‑oriented mindset are critical for success in this position.

• Evaluate production capacity, adjust plans to align customer demands with plant productivity, and generate production schedules for the manufacturing floor.
• Monitor overruns and excess inventory, applying them to future orders as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Customer Service to effectively communicate supply requirements.
• Analyze customer forecasts and integrate forecast data into the production schedule.
• Provide accurate, timely updates to Customer Service on production orders.
• Work closely with Customer Service and Commercial Services to interpret sales forecasts and smooth resulting demand.
• Manage inventory levels per company guidelines to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain accurate production schedules.
• Coordinate mold out‑of‑service times with Engineering, Quality, Tool Room, Customer Service, and production teams, ensuring progress on new and updated tooling projects.
• Oversee mold sampling activities.
• Plan and execute mold maintenance schedules.
• Manage out‑of‑service requirements in coordination with production, maintenance, project teams, and Customer Service.
• Maximize available capacity within machine and mold constraints.
• Monitor the availability of materials and components to meet customer demands.
• Coordinate material change requests when necessary.
• Expedite materials from vendors to ensure availability, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor rejected or reworked materials and coordinate replacement needs with Quality, SQA, Suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
• Implement quarterly or ad‑hoc production rate changes to ensure timely deliveries and order fulfillment.
• Develop and execute reporting systems to measure schedule performance, identify variances, and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in developing annual material supply and capacity plans.
• Proactively communicate potential supply interruptions, raw material changes or service issues.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports.
• Identify and support system improvement initiatives and implement change projects.
• Develop and implement material cost‑reduction strategies.
• Assist in creating annual material supply and capacity plans.
• Proactively communicate potential supply disruptions, raw material changes, or service issues.
• Attend and contribute to sub‑plant and departmental meetings.
• Provide logistical support as needed.
• Confirm orders for needed raw materials.
• Serve as a backup for departmental personnel as designated by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, or Operations Management is preferred. However, a comparable blend of education and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a formal degree.
• APICS Certification (CPIM) preferred.
• 4‑7 years of experience in production/inventory control.
• Comprehensive knowledge of business software systems (SAP, Microsoft Office).
• Prior experience in a closed‑loop ERP system environment preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module is a plus.
• Strong cross‑functional skills and knowledge base.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced…