Buyer-Planner (Hybrid)

Movora • Whippany, NJ

5d • $60,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Movora is seeking an experienced Buyer/Planner to join our Supply Chain and Operations team in Whippany, New Jersey. This position plays an important role in the final stages of the product lifecycle, from placing and managing supplier purchase orders through coordinating production activities that bring materials to a ship ready state. This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable working across both purchasing and production planning. You will build and maintain production schedules, manage purchase orders based on MRP requirements, monitor inventory needs, and serve as a key connection between Sales, Manufacturing, Quality Control, and our suppliers.

Requirements

• Two to five years of experience in manufacturing, production scheduling, purchasing, or inventory control
• Working knowledge of Bills of Materials, routing, lead times, and production capacity constraints
• Strong experience using ERP and MRP systems
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain production schedules
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively across Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and external suppliers
• Ability to adjust priorities in a fast paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP platform
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or MSBC certification
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules that support customer demand and inventory targets
• Review demand forecasts and adjust planned orders and schedules as needed
• Coordinate finishing and intermediate production activities to keep work moving on schedule
• Monitor production capacity, identify potential constraints, and reprioritize orders when conditions change
• Plan, place, and manage purchase orders for assigned materials and commodities
• Maintain ERP planning information, including lead times, safety stock, reorder points, vendor records, and pricing
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, and on time delivery
• Request and compile supplier quotes and support negotiations related to pricing, terms, and delivery
• Resolve invoice, receipt, and quantity discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams
• Keep Sales, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Customer Service, and suppliers aligned on priorities and delivery commitments
• Communicate schedule changes, expedited requests, and expected completion dates
• Partner with Quality Control to address supplier issues and nonconforming materials that may affect production
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials, ensuring quantities and revisions match approved engineering documentation
• Set up and maintain accurate item and supplier information within the ERP system
• Provide pick sheets for sales orders and drop shipments based on customer required dates
• Support accurate inventory transactions, cycle counts, and the annual physical inventory

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability options, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) plan, with Movora matching 100% of your first 4% contribution.
• Paid time off (PTO) according to our guidelines, starting with the equivalent of 10 days each year for your first 3 years, you may carry over up to 40 hours each year.
• Summer Hours from June to August.
• 40 hours of sick or personal time.
• Eight company paid holidays, one floating holiday, and your birthday off each year.
• Accident Insurance, Critical Illness and Volunteer Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree