Buyer/Planner

Aston Carter•Lower Saucon Township, PA

7d•$29 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Production Buyer/Planner to support material planning, purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain operations in a fast-growing manufacturing environment. The role supports the expansion of production capacity by building and refining processes and improving planning systems. This is a fully onsite contract-to-hire position based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The standard schedule is approximately 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some flexibility potentially required to support production and supply chain needs. The pay range is $29.25–$40.00 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, experience, job knowledge, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Eligible benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account; transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave, including PTO, vacation or sick leave. Eligibility and terms may vary.

Requirements

Minimum 23+ years of purchasing, planning, or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment, as stated in the posting.
Hands-on experience running and correcting MRP outputs, with a solid understanding of planning logic and inventory impacts.
Strong ERP system experience; Sage is preferred, while SAP or Oracle are also acceptable.
Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
Experience in material planning, inventory management, and warehouse operations in a manufacturing setting.
Ability to establish, implement, and improve SOPs in a rapidly growing manufacturing operation.
High attention to detail and ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Strong communication and organizational skills for collaborating with production, warehouse, accounting, and supplier teams.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to adapt to operational change and work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience in food manufacturing and import logistics is beneficial.
Background in inventory analysis and supporting inventory accuracy initiatives.
Experience supporting business growth and process improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage material requirements using MRP tools and ERP systems to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging.
Run, review, and correct MRP outputs, applying an understanding of planning logic and inventory impacts.
Manage purchasing activities for raw materials and packaging, including placing orders, monitoring deliveries, and maintaining supplier relationships.
Analyze inventory and support initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and optimize stock levels.
Create, document, and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support manufacturing growth and process consistency.
Monitor supply levels and proactively prevent material shortages that could affect production schedules.
Support cycle counts, investigate inventory variances, and maintain accurate ERP master data for materials and related transactions.
Coordinate with production, warehouse, accounting, and suppliers to support on-time material availability and smooth supply chain operations.
Use advanced Excel reporting and analysis, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, to support planning decisions and supply chain performance.
Contribute to process improvements that enhance operational scalability and support business growth.