Buyer/Planner II

General Plastics Manufacturing Company•Tacoma, WA

7h•$27 - $37

About The Position

Are you ready to shape a rewarding career in procurement? Here at General Plastics, we are looking for a passionate and talented professional who brings energy, intelligence, and integrity to our Purchasing team as a Buyer/Planner II. We want someone eager to make a meaningful impact by driving excellence in sourcing and supplier management. Plus, we are Tacoma's BEST KEPT SECRET , with one of the best benefits packages in town. Who We are General Plastics Manufacturing Company specializes in the formulation of polyurethane foams and the production of build-to-print composite parts, offering custom solutions for industries such as aerospace, defense, and nuclear packaging. With over 80 years of expertise, GP delivers high-performance, precision-engineered composite components using advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. GP’s focus with the LAST-A-FOAM® line of products is meeting the exacting specifications of demanding markets by ensuring consistency, longevity, and durability. General Plastics is committed to quality, innovation, and timely delivery, making us a trusted partner for complex, mission-critical composite part needs. From the oceans’ depths to deep space, we shape great ideas into reality! Position Summary The Buyer/Planner is responsible for planning, purchasing, and coordinating materials to support production and business requirements. This role balances demand planning, supplier management, and inventory control to ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and optimal inventory levels.

Requirements

Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Ability to interpret MRP signals, demand forecasts, and production schedules to support material availability.
Demand & Supply Analysis: Understands how demand, lead times, and inventory levels interact; able to identify shortages and timing risks.
Schedule Adherence: Supports on-time production by monitoring material readiness and escalating risks that could impact schedules.
Data Accuracy & Integrity: Maintains accurate planning data (lead times, order quantities, safety stock) critical to aerospace compliance and planning effectiveness.
Inventory Management Fundamentals: Applies basic inventory control concepts to help balance material availability with inventory investment.
Attention to Detail & Traceability: Ensures planning and material data supports aerospace traceability, documentation, and quality requirements.
Problem Identification & Escalation: Recognizes planning exceptions or material risks and escalates appropriately to senior planners or supervisors.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Communicates material status clearly with production, quality, and engineering teams.
Process Adherence: Follows defined planning procedures and supports compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.
Continuous Learning Mindset: Demonstrates willingness to learn planning systems, aerospace processes, and best practices.
As a prerequisite for this role, you must possess a minimum of two (2) years of procurement experience and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience with an ERP/MRP system.
Other relevant experience may include purchasing, supplier management, order management, inventory control, estimating, or administrative support.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies to meet production and customer demand
Analyze demand forecasts, MRP signals, and inventory levels to determine purchase requirements
Create and manage purchase orders; monitor order status and expedite as needed
Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory
Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and suppliers to resolve supply issues
Evaluate supplier performance related to cost, quality, and delivery
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, purchasing, and inventory management
Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems (item masters, lead times, order parameters)
Identify risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation plans
Support cost reduction initiatives and sourcing strategies

Benefits

Base compensation range is $27-$37 hourly, depending on experience
Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year
Outstanding Health Care Benefits including no premiums for medical and vision for entire family & no premiums for dental for employee
Company Matched 401K up to 8%
Employee Assistance Plan
We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food/beverage costs
Disability & Life Insurance Package
Generous Earned Time Off Plan starts at 20 days of leave per year, plus 9 Paid Holidays

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