Buyer/Planner

Ametek, Inc.•Wallingford, CT

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

AMETEK Specialty Metals Products (SMP) Wallingford is a US-based pioneer in the manufacturer of High Purity Metal Strip, Specialty Shaped Wire, Engineered Shaped Components and Thermal Management Materials. With more than 50 years of experience, AMETEK SMP Wallingford has numerous patents in technically advanced metallurgical materials and is a global leader in High Purity Materials via Wrought Powder Metallurgy. AMETEK is seeking a hands-on, highly motivated Buyer/Planner who will coordinate production planning and procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of products while maintaining optimal inventory levels and cost efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field required
Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning and/or purchasing in a manufacturing environment (make-to-order preferred)
Experience with ERP systems and production/material planning tools required (Navision preferred)

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail preferred
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles or certification (e.g., Six Sigma, APICS) preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
Create, release, and update work orders from order receipt through shipment.
Forecast material requirements and ensure timely availability of raw materials.
Procure materials, equipment, and services at optimal cost, quality, and delivery.
Build and manage purchase orders using ERP systems, Kanban, and inventory strategies.
Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock (raw, WIP, finished goods) to balance cost and availability.
Evaluate, select, and manage supplier performance, including negotiations and cost reductions.
Expedite orders and resolve supply, quality, or delivery issues with vendors.
Collaborate with sales, operations, engineering, and quality teams to support production and new product initiatives.
Track and report key metrics (on-time delivery, inventory turns, supplier performance) and drive continuous improvement.
Perform additional duties as assigned.