Planner/Buyer
About The Position
Hunter’s Fabrication is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Planner / Buyer to support our growing manufacturing operations. This role is designed as a developmental position with broad exposure to production planning, procurement, ERP systems, inventory coordination, and operational workflows. The Planner / Buyer will work closely with the Operations Manager / General Manager to support daily manufacturing execution while building the operational knowledge necessary for future leadership growth. This role is a strategic investment in operational continuity and organizational resiliency by reducing dependency on single-person knowledge and ownership of critical ERP and production coordination functions.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, purchasing, inventory control, or related operational support roles.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and follow-through skills.
- Problem-solving mindset with willingness to learn operational leadership functions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in fabrication, metal manufacturing, or industrial production environments.
- Exposure to production scheduling or supply chain coordination.
- ERP experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of BOMs, inventory control, and manufacturing workflows.
Responsibilities
- Assist in creating and maintaining production schedules to support customer delivery commitments and shop efficiency.
- Coordinate material availability with production priorities and fabrication timelines.
- Monitor work orders, production status, and schedule adherence within the ERP system.
- Communicate schedule changes, shortages, and production constraints to operations leadership.
- Support capacity planning and workflow prioritization across fabrication activities.
- Purchase raw materials, consumables, and outsourced services required for production.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.
- Develop and maintain vendor relationships to support quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Track supplier performance and proactively address material shortages or delays.
- Request and review vendor quotes as needed.
- Support daily ERP transactions and system accuracy including: Purchase orders, Work orders, Inventory transactions, BOM maintenance, Item master updates, Receiving and material allocations.
- Assist in improving ERP discipline, reporting accuracy, and operational visibility.
- Help document procedures and workflows to reduce reliance on tribal knowledge.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to ERP usage and operational processes.
- Partner closely with Operations leadership to gain exposure to broader manufacturing management responsibilities.
- Learn production processes, workflow sequencing, labor coordination, and operational decision-making.
- Support operational problem-solving and cross-functional coordination between purchasing, production, and inventory.
- Assist with documenting standard operating procedures and process improvements.
- Serve as a backup resource for critical operational and ERP functions.
Benefits
- Insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, as well as a health savings account (HSA)
- Culture committed to work life balance with hybrid schedules and generous PTO
- Company-wide bonus program
- Assistance with continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
