Planner​/Buyer

Job Summary

As a Buyer/Planner, you will be critical to the company’s success by effectively managing the purchase order process, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of products. You will also be responsible for planning and scheduling product to meet customer demand within a manufacturing environment. As a key member of the purchasing team, you will follow up on outstanding receipts for purchase orders, expedite purchase order changes, and be integral to projects related to purchasing and inventory control.

The successful Buyer/Planner will have expertise in procurement processes as well as strong organizational and communication skills.

• Develop production schedules and manage production orders, ensuring accurate scheduling and sequencing of manufacturing.
• Create and add to production schedule manufacturing work orders to build sub‑assemblies and finished goods.
• Review MRP schedules, consignment Kanban requirements, and related information and confer with department supervisors to determine material requirements.
• Continuously monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet customer demands.
• Troubleshoot problem situations and coordinate the rearrangement of production schedules with affected departments to supply required assemblies and sub‑assemblies at the proper time.
• Lead and participate in SIOP discussions/meetings related to relevant commodities.

• Evaluate finished goods demand to determine if components are in house.
• Identify material shortages, constraints, other issues that may impact production schedules and coordinate the rearrangement of schedules with affected departments.
• Evaluate finished goods demand to determine if all sub‑assemblies are built and available.
• Address any inventory adjustments by replacing with different scheduled finished goods.
• Monitor in‑plant transfer of materials to meet production standards.
• Monitor supplier deliveries to meet production schedules. Calculate amount of material required to complete job orders.

• Monitor and track outstanding purchase orders to ensure timely receipt of products.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve any issues or delays to ensure inventory availability and timely delivery.
• Assess changes to purchase orders and promptly communicate them.
• Coordinate with internal teams to implement necessary modifications and ensure accurate order fulfilment.
• Communicate delivery times and updates through computerized system (Birst).
• Verify and update part number description and coordinate part drawings within the parts management system.
• Maintain accurate records, including purchase orders, supplier information, and contracts.
• Manage one or several particular commodities of raw materials based on team needs.

• Drive improvements in overall process efficiencies and communications to key stakeholders.
• Work with engineering on any changes to BOMs and ensure all manufacturing work orders reflect recent changes.
• Work with customer service and sales to expedite hot or past‑due orders.
• Thoroughly communicate material shortages to pertinent production team.
• Monitor production capacity utilization and recommend measures to enhance operational efficiency and minimize bottleneck.
• Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to overall goals of the department.

• Experience with ERP Systems, particularly in Planning and Scheduling.
• Experience with SAP.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process enhancements.
• Collaborative mindset, with proven ability to work cross‑functionally.

• 1‑3 years of experience.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• APICS Certification preferred.
• Office environment with occasional work in a plant/manufacturing environment.
• Minimal travel (