Buyer​/Planner

Milacron is looking for a Buyer
to join our team in McPherson, KS
. In this position, you will be responsible for procuring materials for APPT Machinery, managing inventory planning, supporting production schedules, and coordinating supply chain activities to ensure product availability and on-time delivery.

• Support management initiatives focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, and delivery performance.
• Execute material procurement activities and manage purchase orders based on MRP requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate safety stock, reorder points, and min/max settings.
• Develop and communicate forecast plans with sales, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate with sales and product management to validate demand forecasts and inventory requirements.
• Maintain item master data, branch plant records, and ABC classifications by SKU.
• Administer interplant warehouse transfers and identify potential product shortages.
• Review and respond to MRP messages to ensure a consistent flow of materials.
• Expedite late, missing, or incorrect orders and resolve delivery, pricing, and quality concerns with supplier support.
• Process drop shipments, support engineering change releases, and create work orders to balance supply and demand.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a supply chain-related field and at least 2 years of buying/planning experience, or a minimum of 3 years of related experience required.
• Working knowledge of supply chain metrics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work successfully in a cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze inventory, forecasting, and procurement data to support business objectives.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical requirements associated with a manufacturing environment.