Manufacturing Planner and Buyer

Staffmark Group•Jonesboro, AR

58d•$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Staffmark has a full-time opportunity for a Manufacturing Buyer and Planner. Get on board immediately with our premier client and get your career moving.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years in procurement or supply chain within manufacturing and/or distribution.
ERP Proficiency: SAP, Oracle, JDE, Epicor, or similar systems.
Data Tools: Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Excel, PowerPoint.
Demand Planning & Forecasting: Knowledge of best practices in supply planning.
Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to resolving supplier and inventory issues.
Knowledge of business practices, compliance, and supply chain regulations.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
APICS, CPM, or other supply chain certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze procurement data, inventory trends, and supplier performance to inform purchasing decisions.
Execute full procurement cycle: order placement, acknowledgment, delivery tracking, and on-time fulfillment.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and logistics teams to align material availability with manufacturing and distribution needs.
Manage key projects and program launches related to resourcing, cost savings, vendor compliance, and lead time reduction.
Identify and resolve supply chain risks or disruptions using data-driven insights.
Maintain accurate records in ERP systems, including purchase orders, vendor data, and pricing.
Evaluate change requests to support customer demands and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Implement continuous improvement practices in procurement, inventory turnover, and supplier issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
Provide regular status updates to leadership using data visualization tools and reporting dashboards.