DPC Planner/ Buyer
About The Position
The Buyer/Planner is responsible for an equal balance of production planning, scheduling, purchasing, and supplier management. This role coordinates sales orders, work orders, procurement, and open orders to ensure materials and products are available to support production and meet customer delivery requirements. The Buyer/Planner works closely with Sales, Production, and other internal teams to manage changing priorities, inventory needs, supplier commitments, and production schedules. The role also develops strong vendor relationships, supports sourcing strategies, and proactively addresses cost, quality, and delivery concerns.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering/Distribution, Supply Chain, Business Management, Engineering or other related field.
- 5yr experience in a planning, purchasing, or production control position.
- 3yr experience in manufacturing environment, involving interaction with Assembly team members.
- Mastery of ERP systems and how to drive supply through MRP to accurately meet demand.
- Vendor management, issuing purchase orders, finding solutions for non-conforming material, and assisting with accounting’s invoice verification.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances.
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and execute sales and work orders to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Manage purchasing and replenishment of assigned products while balancing demand, inventory, lead times, and cost.
- Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships and sourcing matrices.
- Maintain accurate supplier acknowledgments, promise dates, pricing, and order information.
- Review critical-need items daily and take proactive action to support customer requirements.
- Monitor and expedite open purchase and production orders to ensure timely delivery and material availability.
- Partner with Sales, Production, and other internal teams to address purchasing, planning, production, and inventory needs.
- Negotiate with suppliers and proactively resolve issues impacting cost, quality, or delivery.
- Identify opportunities for alternate sourcing, improved lead times, and supply reliability.
- Adapt purchasing and planning activities quickly in response to changing customer requirements, production priorities, or supplier delays.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, quality requirements, and performance goals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
