Buyer Production Planner

Doncasters•Springfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Doncasters is hiring a Buyer/Production Planner for its Springfield, Massachusetts operation. The role coordinates purchasing, material availability, inventory, and production requirements. The successful candidate will develop and maintain production schedules, manage work-order priorities, and work with Operations to align customer demand, materials, capacity, and delivery requirements. The position manages purchasing activities, including purchase orders, supplier communication, delivery commitments, expediting materials, and resolving shortages or discrepancies. Using ERP/MRP systems and production data, the Buyer/Production Planner monitors inventory and material requirements, identifies potential constraints, and helps address issues before they affect production or customer delivery. The role collaborates with Operations, Quality, Finance, Commercial, and other functions, and supports general front-office and administrative responsibilities as needed. Doncasters manufactures precision-cast components for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines, with more than 3,000 employees across 14 core manufacturing facilities globally. The stated salary range is $80,000–$86,000 annually.

Requirements

Experience in purchasing, production planning, materials planning, supply chain, or a related role within manufacturing.
Experience developing and managing production schedules and work-order priorities.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, purchase orders, inventory, and material planning.
Experience managing supplier delivery commitments and expediting materials when necessary.
Ability to balance customer demand, material availability, production capacity, and delivery requirements.
Strong problem-solving skills to resolve shortages, discrepancies, scheduling conflicts, and production bottlenecks.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to manage changing priorities and collaborate effectively across multiple functions.
Willingness to support front-office and administrative responsibilities as part of the Springfield team.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules.
Manage work-order priorities.
Coordinate with Operations to align customer demand, material availability, production capacity, and delivery requirements.
Manage purchasing activities, including purchase orders, supplier communication, delivery commitments, and material expediting.
Resolve material shortages and discrepancies.
Monitor inventory and material requirements using ERP/MRP systems and production data.
Identify potential constraints and help address issues before they affect production or customer delivery.
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Finance, Commercial, and other functions to maintain accurate information and respond to changing business priorities.
Support general front-office and administrative responsibilities as needed.