Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Contract Planner

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking a Buyer to join their team. As a Buyer, you will be part of the production planning department supporting the manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and a proactive approach which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

Contract Planner

Location:

Wayne, NJ

Pay Range: $34hr-$36hr

What's the Job?

• Prepare and monitor weekly production plans, translating customer demand into actionable manufacturing schedules.
• Manage key projects while balancing core production activities on the manufacturing floor.
• Develop and maintain key operational metrics to drive improved plant performance.
• Utilize SAP to track production launches and resolve discrepancies between schedules and actual outputs.
• Ensure a continuous flow of materials to avoid delays and under utilization of resources.

What's Needed?

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in production planning, purchasing, or materials management.
• Experience in a regulated industry, such as GMPs and ISO 9000, is ideal.
• APICS Certification is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience with SAP or equivalent MRP systems is required.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Engagement with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.
• Possibility for professional growth and development within the organization.
• Contribute to the achievement of plant and corporate goals.
• Be part of a team that values safety and efficiency in the workplace.

Manpower Group® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills.