Buyer and Planner

Quanex • Trumann, AR

7h • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Quanex is seeking a Buyer and Planner for its team in Trumann, Arkansas. The role supports production operations by ensuring materials are available when needed, maintaining inventory accuracy, and coordinating purchasing activities. It helps sustain efficient production schedules and supports continuous improvement in a Lean manufacturing environment.

The position works across operations, supply chain, and supplier networks and has a direct impact on production performance and customer satisfaction. Occasional travel for vendor visits is required.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of purchasing, inventory control, materials management, or related experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a Lean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure raw materials and components are available to meet daily production requirements.
• Issue, monitor, and close production orders while maintaining schedule accuracy.
• Perform and reconcile cycle counts, investigating variances using root-cause analysis methods.
• Maintain the integrity of Kanban systems and production scheduling processes.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend improvements to inventory turns and material flow.
• Create and manage purchase orders and blanket order releases for local vendors.
• Track and expedite supplier orders to ensure on-time delivery and uninterrupted production.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers and support vendor performance evaluations.
• Support compliance with company purchasing procedures, Sarbanes-Oxley, and ISO requirements.
• Travel occasionally for vendor visits.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, vested after 2 years.
• 15% immediate return for participating in the company's employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer-paid disability plans and life insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Various work schedules.
• Tuition support for degree and continuing education.
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed