Buyer Planner
About The Position
The Buyer Planner works under general supervision to manage the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between departments and coordinate material needs for manufacturing lines of high complexity or financial impact. The role follows established procedures, makes decisions that affect company financial performance, executes strategic action plans, and supports Supply Chain department metrics. The Buyer Planner receives purchase requisitions or requests, releases materials against active supply agreements, and enters transactions into the MRP II system. This position supports multiple production lines through planning, purchasing, supplier coordination, and inventory management. The Buyer Planner maintains current quotes and pricing, reviews planning workbooks, converts requisitions to purchase orders, monitors supplier delivery performance, and expedites materials when stock is low. The role also collaborates with Production through daily tier walks, supports bill-of-material corrections, maintains purchase orders and backhaul schedules, and assists other departments with material identification using basic blueprint knowledge.
Requirements
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in purchasing and/or Supply.
- Demonstrated planning, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Experience using common PC software, including MS Office.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems, bills of materials, and supporting operating-system data.
- Understanding of and ability to apply Lean Manufacturing and Kanban principles.
- Willingness to travel domestically on occasion as needed.
- Ability to perform the physical and communication functions described for the role, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business preferred.
- Customer service skills are a plus.
- Basic blueprint-reading ability.
Responsibilities
- Transfer data between documents.
- Ensure part quotes and pricing are current.
- Read and comprehend personalized planning workbooks for assigned production lines.
- Plan multiple production lines, prioritize stock-outs, and maintain stock levels.
- Review planner workbooks and convert system-generated requisitions into purchase orders for vendors.
- Submit Tech Connects for bill-of-material corrections when needed to address demand issues.
- Expedite materials when stock is out or low to limit disruption to production lines.
- Maintain and close purchase orders as needed.
- Review and update weekly supplier delivery performance reports.
- Participate in morning tier walks with Production to support collaboration and communication.
- Use basic blueprint-reading skills to help other departments identify materials.
- Maintain and modify backhaul schedules for necessary suppliers.
- Perform other duties as requested.
- Manage the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between departments and coordinate material needs for manufacturing lines.
- Receive purchase requisitions or requests, release material against active supply agreements, and enter transactions into the MRP II system.
- Execute strategic action plans and maintain processes supporting Supply Chain department metrics.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Three comprehensive medical plan options.
- Prescription drug coverage.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Teladoc virtual healthcare services.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Annual Wellness Clinic.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Voluntary life insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Company-paid long-term disability.
- Supplemental hospital indemnity insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Accident insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Legal insurance.
- Identity theft protection.
- Pet insurance.
- Team Member Discount Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
