Buyer/Planner
About The Position
General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer Company, is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and results-driven Buyer/Planner to join its manufacturing team in Germantown, Wisconsin. The role supports the availability of materials, production schedule adherence, and fulfillment of customer commitments by balancing procurement, production planning, inventory management, and supplier relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Buyer/Planner develops and maintains production schedules based on demand, forecasts, inventory, and capacity; coordinates priorities across teams; releases and manages ERP work orders; and adjusts plans as conditions change. The role also purchases materials and supplies, manages purchase orders and supplier performance, resolves shortages, analyzes inventory and MRP recommendations, supports inventory accuracy, and contributes to continuous improvement, data integrity, and operational excellence initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Manufacturing Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in purchasing, production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in industrial manufacturing, engineered products, HVAC, heat exchangers, metal fabrication, or related industries.
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
- Experience supporting make-to-order or engineer-to-order manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with supplier performance management and inventory optimization techniques.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity.
- Coordinate production priorities with Operations, Engineering, and Customer Service teams.
- Release and manage work orders within the ERP system.
- Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans to address changing priorities or material shortages.
- Support on-time delivery through proactive planning and communication.
- Purchase raw materials, components, and supplies needed for manufacturing operations.
- Issue and manage purchase orders and monitor supplier delivery performance.
- Partner with suppliers to improve lead times, quality, and service levels.
- Resolve material shortages and expedite critical orders when necessary.
- Support sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, and cost-reduction efforts.
- Analyze inventory levels and material requirements to support production schedules.
- Maintain appropriate inventory balances while minimizing excess and obsolete materials.
- Monitor MRP recommendations and planning parameters.
- Assist with cycle counts and inventory accuracy improvements.
- Collaborate with warehouse and manufacturing teams to resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, inventory control, and supply chain performance.
- Support ERP data integrity and process standardization initiatives.
- Participate in cross-functional projects related to capacity planning, supplier development, and operational excellence.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- Collaborative team environment
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Job Type
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