Buyer Production Planner

Doncasters Group•Springfield, MA

46d•$80,000 - $86,000

About The Position

The Buyer/Production Planner coordinates purchasing, material availability, inventory, and production requirements to support Doncasters’ Springfield, Massachusetts operation. The role develops and maintains production schedules, manages work-order priorities, and works with Operations to align customer demand, material availability, production capacity, and delivery requirements. The position manages purchasing activities, including purchase orders, supplier communication, delivery commitments, material expediting, 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 to maintain accurate information and respond to changing business priorities. It also supports general front-office and administrative responsibilities as needed.

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, including resolving 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

Coordinate purchasing, material availability, inventory, and production requirements for the Springfield operation.
Develop and maintain production schedules and manage work-order priorities.
Work with Operations to align customer demand, material availability, capacity, and delivery requirements.
Manage purchase orders, supplier communication, delivery commitments, and material expediting.
Resolve material shortages, discrepancies, scheduling conflicts, and production bottlenecks.
Use ERP/MRP systems and production data to monitor inventory and material requirements and identify potential constraints.
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Finance, Commercial, and other functions to maintain accurate information and address changing priorities.
Support general front-office and administrative responsibilities as needed.