Buyer/Planner I

Fenner Precision Polymers•Lititz, PA

About The Position

The Buyer/Planner I is responsible for supporting production planning, inventory management, material procurement, and supplier coordination to ensure customer demand is met efficiently and effectively. This entry-level supply chain role works closely with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, Warehouse, and suppliers to maintain material availability, support production schedules, and drive on-time delivery performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
0-2 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, planning, inventory management, manufacturing, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems is preferred.
APICS coursework or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) activities.
Develop and communicate production schedules for assigned work centers.
Monitor inventory levels and assist with maintaining appropriate stock levels to support customer demand while minimizing excess inventory.
Review material shortages and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support timely resolution.
Maintain accurate planning, inventory, and item master data within the ERP system.
Track customer orders against inventory and communicate potential supply or shipment risks.
Create and manage purchase orders for assigned commodities and suppliers.
Follow up on supplier confirmations, shipments, and delivery commitments.
Coordinate with suppliers regarding pricing discrepancies, shipment updates, and order requirements.
Assist with supplier scorecards and supplier performance reporting.
Support special material purchases, documentation, receiving activities, and supplier communications.
Partner with Engineering on product and material requirements to support sourcing activities.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer service, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.
Analyze planning and purchasing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Support reporting, forecasting activities, and ad hoc supply chain analysis.
Contribute to achieving customer service, inventory, and working capital performance objectives.