Production Planner/Buyer

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Job Description

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Job Summary:

• The Production Planner/Buyer is responsible for planning, purchasing, and managing raw materials, consumables, and inventory to support production needs.

• This role ensures timely scheduling, work order creation, and release of production requirements to meet customer expectations.

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

• Purchasing & Supplier Management:

• Perform purchasing functions, including analyzing demand, forecasts, and historical usage to execute build-to-order and build-to-forecast plans.

• Identify, develop, and manage supplier relationships to achieve cost, quality, and delivery goals.

• Support supplier performance monitoring through reporting, scorecards, and corrective actions.

• Production Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop and manage production schedules using ERP/MRP systems.

• Release work orders, generate pick lists, travelers, and supporting documentation.

• Coordinate movement and release of materials to avoid production delays.

• Provide capacity planning by department and machine.

• Inventory Management & Control:

• Monitor, adjust, and maintain inventory levels in alignment with lean principles.

• Participate in cycle counts and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy.

• Support demand-driven inventory planning and pull system implementation.

• Quality & Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) and Corrective Action Request (CAR) meetings to resolve material-related issues.

• Contribute to Lean initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and cross-functional problem-solving events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in production planning, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.

• ERP/MRP system experience required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

• Experience with capacity planning, lean inventory management, pull system implementation, and high-mix/high-volume manufacturing.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

You should be proficient in:

• Supplier Management
• Material Handler Experience
• Supplier Negotiation Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software

Salary info:

$43.27 - $52.88 / hr