Buyer/Planner I

Medical Murray•Lake Zurich, IL

5d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Medical Murray is hiring a Buyer/Planner I to support its manufacturing operations by managing inventory flow, coordinating purchasing activities, maintaining production schedules, and partnering with suppliers and internal teams. The role helps ensure high-quality products are delivered to customers on time and in the required quantities. The company is a privately owned medical device business specializing in the development, testing, and manufacturing of finished devices, components, and subassemblies.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, planning, or a related manufacturing role.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and solid problem-solving abilities.
Ability to collaborate across departments and maintain productive relationships.
A degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Purchasing or planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts, floor layouts, tooling, and fixturing.
Experience supporting production schedules and inventory optimization.

Responsibilities

Manage raw material requirements using ERP data and customer demand.
Monitor inventory levels and support JIT delivery, Kanban, and min/max systems.
Coordinate material deliveries based on production schedules, capacity, and ship dates.
Partner with Inventory, Production, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to support changing priorities.
Identify and communicate material risks or shortages early to minimize production disruptions.
Support cycle counts and inventory corrections.
Drive procurement for production materials and provide backup support for MRO purchasing.
Issue and manage purchase orders, amendments, and related ERP transactions.
Work with suppliers on pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and service expectations.
Maintain accurate vendor data, including quotes, lead times, and performance.
Review open orders and adjust them based on demand and inventory position.
Escalate supplier concerns to the Materials Manager when appropriate.
Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules for assigned customers or production lines.
Publish monthly production schedules and support 30/60/90 operations planning.
Participate in daily production (GEMBA) meetings and share material status and delivery updates.
Collaborate with Production leadership to anticipate staffing, equipment, and resource needs.
Support production continuity across shifts, including second-shift transitions.
Participate in customer meetings as needed.
Provide work orders and sub-assembly plans to the production floor.
Compile Lot History Records (LHRs) to support compliant manufacturing.
Support supplier quality reviews and maintain awareness of supplier quality agreements.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across planning, purchasing, and supply chain processes.