Job Description
Job Description
Location: Danvers, MA - on-site
Pay Rate: $32.00 per hour
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Planner / Buyer to support purchasing, inventory management, and material planning operations within a manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for coordinating the procurement and timely delivery of materials, maintaining inventory levels, and working closely with vendors and internal departments to ensure efficient production operations.
The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing or materials planning, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with ERP systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Monitor inventory levels, material availability, and delivery schedules to support production needs.
- Coordinate with vendors to track orders, expedite deliveries, and resolve supply issues.
- Work closely with receiving, warehouse, production, engineering, shipping, and accounting teams.
- Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records within ERP systems.
- Identify potential material shortages or delivery delays and proactively communicate solutions.
- Evaluate vendor performance and assist in resolving purchasing, quality, and logistics issues.
- Generate and review purchasing reports to ensure inventory and delivery objectives are met.
- Support compliance with company quality and safety procedures.
Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience in purchasing, materials planning, procurement, or a related manufacturing role preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
- Experience working with ERP systems required; SAP or Microsoft Great Plains preferred.
- Familiarity with purchase orders, inventory management, and vendor coordination.
- Experience in an ISO- or FDA-regulated manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.