Buyer/Planner

Aston Carter•Allentown, PA

10d•$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 expansion of production capacity by building and refining processes and improving planning systems. This is a fully onsite contract-to-hire position based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with work in an expanding manufacturing facility. The standard schedule is approximately 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some flexibility potentially needed to support production and supply chain needs. The position works closely with production, warehouse, accounting, supply chain teams, and suppliers.

Requirements

Minimum 23+ years of purchasing, planning, or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience running and correcting MRP outputs, with a solid understanding of planning logic and inventory impacts.
Strong ERP system experience; Sage preferred, with SAP or Oracle also acceptable.
Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
Experience in material planning, inventory management, and warehouse operations within 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 effective collaboration across production, warehouse, accounting, and supplier teams.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

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.
Ability to adapt to growth and operational change and thrive in a fast-paced 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 knowledge of planning logic and inventory impacts.
Manage purchasing of raw materials and packaging, including placing orders, monitoring deliveries, and maintaining supplier relationships.
Analyze inventory levels and support initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and optimize stock levels.
Create, document, and improve standard operating procedures 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 ensure 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 improvement initiatives that enhance operational scalability and support business growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, subject to eligibility.
Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility.
Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.

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