Materials Buyer / Planner
About The Position
The Materials Buyer / Planner will support raw material flow, inventory accuracy, and inbound logistics for the client’s Buffalo production facility. This on-site role is suited to a detail-oriented supply chain professional who can manage purchasing, planning, and vendor coordination in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position covers purchasing and purchase order management, material planning and inventory control, inbound delivery coordination, and coordination with the waste-management provider. The employee will maintain records in NetSuite and spreadsheets, follow established procedures, recommend process improvements, and support cross-functional projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 4–6 years of experience in purchasing, materials planning, inventory control, or related roles; manufacturing experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Epicor.
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills for tracking, analysis, and reporting.
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Clear written and verbal communication with suppliers and internal teams.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, or a related field.
- Experience purchasing recycled fiber, industrial materials, or bulk raw materials.
- Familiarity with BOMs, MRP, and inventory control practices.
- Experience in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Create and manage purchase orders for recycled fiber, raw materials, supplies, and components.
- Confirm orders, track delivery status, and communicate with suppliers daily.
- Request quotes, compare pricing, and negotiate routine terms within established guidelines.
- Resolve delivery discrepancies, shortages, pricing issues, and invoice questions.
- Maintain supplier records and purchasing documentation; support indirect purchasing as needed.
- Translate production schedules and usage history into material requirements and purchasing decisions.
- Maintain planning parameters in NetSuite, including lead times, reorder points, and safety stock.
- Monitor inventory and identify shortages early to prevent downtime.
- Support cycle counts and reconcile inventory with receiving and production usage.
- Flag excess or slow-moving materials and recommend corrective actions.
- Schedule inbound raw material deliveries and coordinate timing with Shipping & Receiving.
- Communicate delivery expectations, capacity constraints, and conflicts.
- Verify receiving documentation, including purchase orders, bills of lading, weights, and quantities.
- Support quality holds, rejections, and returns.
- Coordinate daily with CleanFiber's waste-management provider on compactors and roll-off containers.
- Schedule waste pickups, swaps, and container placement to prevent overflow.
- Confirm waste service completion and resolve missed pickups or container issues.
- Review waste invoices and weight tickets and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate records in NetSuite and supporting spreadsheets.
- Follow established purchasing and inventory procedures and recommend process improvements.
- Support cross-functional projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
