Buyer/Planner II

Fenner Precision Polymers•Lititz, PA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer/Planner II is responsible for supporting production planning, scheduling, inventory management, material procurement, and supplier coordination to ensure customer demand is met efficiently and effectively. This 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.
3+ 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.
Ability to manage and/or lead cross-functional project teams.
Experience with ERP systems is required.

Nice To Haves

APICS coursework or certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate production schedules for assigned work centers.
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of production planning and shop floor control processes to replace manual and outdated planning methods.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and Production teams to evaluate, select, configure, and deploy new planning and scheduling software.
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.
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.
Manage 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.