Production Control Planner/Buyer

VulcanForms Inc.•Newburyport, MA

40d•$83,200 - $114,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Control Planner supports production planning and purchasing activities in a fast-paced, advanced manufacturing environment. The role manages and coordinates material activities related to outside vendor processing, including adherence to production schedules, management of outside service vendor relationships, and on-time delivery of high-performance metal components. The position works with suppliers and internal production, engineering, quality, and planning teams to coordinate material availability, schedules, orders, and manufacturing progress. It also supports data accuracy and analysis, new product introductions, and production ramp-ups.

Requirements

At least 3 years of manufacturing experience in production planning, supply chain, or purchasing.
At least 3 years of ERP/MRP experience; examples include EPICOR, SAP, and Oracle.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Basic analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data tracking.
Good communication skills and willingness to learn in a team environment.
Willingness to work on site in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact for managing outside service operations.
Create and manage purchase orders for outside service providers in alignment with customer needs.
Track order status and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
Communicate with suppliers about order changes, delays, or issues.
Maintain vendor relationships, conduct vendor performance evaluations, and collaborate with vendors to improve performance in alignment with customer needs.
Escalate supplier issues, including late shipments and quality concerns, to senior team members.
Support sourcing activities for new or alternate suppliers as needed.
Work with production, engineering, and quality teams to support daily operations.
Communicate material availability and scheduling updates to internal stakeholders.
Support the development and maintenance of daily and weekly production schedules.
Monitor work orders and help track status and progress through manufacturing steps.
Support the broader planning team in adjusting schedules based on material availability and vendor delivery schedules.
Ensure accurate and up-to-date data entry and maintenance in ERP/MRP systems.
Generate reports on inventory, orders, and production status.
Support data analysis efforts to improve planning accuracy and efficiency.
Assist with new product introduction (NPI) activities and production ramp-ups.