Buyer Planner

Buyer Planner

Location: Racine County, WI

Industry: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Our manufacturing client in Racine County is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer Planner to support production operations through effective planning, purchasing, and inventory management. This individual will be responsible for ensuring materials are available to meet production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels and building strong relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, strong ERP/MRP system knowledge, and excellent organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies required to support manufacturing operations.
• Analyze demand forecasts, customer orders, and production schedules to determine material requirements.
• Create and maintain purchase orders, ensuring accurate pricing, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Monitor inventory levels and make recommendations to prevent shortages and reduce excess inventory.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams to align purchasing activities with business needs.
• Track supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Expedite orders and resolve material shortages or delivery issues that may impact production schedules.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters, lead times, and supplier information within the ERP system.
• Review MRP reports and take appropriate actions to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, supplier management, and process efficiencies.
• Assist with annual inventory counts and cycle count reconciliation efforts.
• Generate and analyze purchasing, inventory, and planning reports to support business decision-making.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing, planning, buyer/planner, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, JD Edwards, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with suppliers.
• Experience with inventory control and demand planning is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• APICS/CPIM certification or coursework is a plus.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sturtevant, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $31.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical
• dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sturtevant, WI.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

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