Plant Buyer

Sherwin-Williams•Birmingham, AL

2d•$68,303 - $85,666•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer/Scheduler supports integrated production and material planning by coordinating weekly schedules with raw material availability. This role ensures alignment between purchasing decisions, RM flow, production sequencing, and customer service expectations. The position works cross‑functionally to resolve daily plan/material conflicts and maintain a stable supply chain rhythm, while also performing key MRO activities such as acquiring essential materials and services.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or 4+ years purchasing/scheduling experience
2–5 years combined experience in planning, scheduling, purchasing, or supply chain.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field
Experience with scheduling tools, ERP/MRP systems
Prior work experience using ERP software such as Oracle Cloud, SAP, etc.
M365 Office suite systems familiarity (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Strong problem-solving and root-cause identification skills.

Responsibilities

Procurement of MRO parts, supplies, and services to support facility and equipment needs.
Review MRP daily and order raw materials and packaging components.
Build and manage weekly production schedules that incorporate RM availability and supply risks.
Execute and monitor purchase orders supporting the production plan.
Resolve material, capacity, and production conflicts within established site guardrails.
Maintain integrated dashboards highlighting RM availability, schedule adherence, and service risks.
Coordinate with Operations, Buyers, Analysts, and Transportation to support daily execution.
Support CI activities that improve schedule stability, inbound RM flow, and inventory health.
Communicate daily schedule updates and material risks to key stakeholders.
Be active in employee engagement initiatives.
Exhibit behaviors consistent with S-Ws Create Your Possible and S-Ws Culture of Belonging.
Support safety initiatives.
Adhere to all safety policies while working on-site.
Participate in required safety training and promote a safety culture with all employees.