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Buyer/Planner
Job in
Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01546, USA
Listed on 2026-10-17
Listing for:
The Davis Companies Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Inventory Control & Analysis, Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking an experienced Materials Planner / Buyer to support purchasing, production planning, inventory management, and supplier relationships within a manufacturing environment. This position will work closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and other internal teams to help meet customer demand while controlling cost, inventory, and lead times.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage purchasing and materials planning activities to support production and customer demand
- Create purchase orders and work orders
- Develop production plans based on backlog, forecasts, capacity, and material availability
- Manage suppliers, sourcing activities, and contract negotiations
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier selection, negotiation, and supply base consolidation
- Monitor and manage purchase order dates, work order dates, and customer order requirements
- Expedite or push out purchase orders as production needs change
- Maintain reorder points and min/max inventory levels
- Support accurate inventory levels and material availability
- Manage BOMs and related material requirements
- Work closely with engineering during new product introduction activities
- Track and report key performance metrics
- Support MRB and ECN activities
- Ensure purchasing and materials activities meet applicable regulatory requirements
- Travel approximately 5-10 percent as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred
- Equivalent relevant work experience may be considered
- Minimum 3 years of related supply chain, materials, purchasing, or planning experience
- Strong ERP or MRP system experience required
- Net Suite experience is a plus
- Experience with purchasing, sourcing, and supplier negotiations
- Experience identifying and delivering cost savings
- Manufacturing experience required
- Machine shop or fabrication environment experience preferred
- Experience working with BOMs
- Understanding of production planning and inventory management
- Basic understanding of financial and business analysis
- APICS coursework or certification is a plus
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Background:
Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
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