Purchasing & Logistics Planner

Fuller • Northampton, MA

5d

About The Position

As a Purchasing & Logistics Planner, you will help keep manufacturing operations running smoothly by coordinating purchasing, inventory, production planning, and shipments. You will help ensure materials are available when needed and customer orders are completed and delivered on time. The role is part of the Operations team, which works with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and Logistics to support manufacturing and customer needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in purchasing, inventory management, production planning, logistics, or supply chain coordination.
• Familiarity with purchase orders, inventory transactions, material replenishment, and shipping processes.
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented approach and willingness to support daily operational needs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Familiarity with freight coordination or parcel shipping systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production planning activities based on customer orders, inventory levels, and material availability.
• Purchase production materials, packaging supplies, and other operational items; coordinate with suppliers on pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels, coordinate material replenishment, and maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP system.
• Process purchase orders, work orders, and material transfers to support production and operational needs.
• Coordinate customer shipments, freight arrangements, and deliveries using carriers such as FedEx and UPS.
• Work with Production, Engineering, and Project Management to support production schedules, equipment builds, and customer deadlines.
• Identify and communicate material shortages, supplier delays, and shipping issues, and help resolve problems to keep operations on track.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and shipping documentation while identifying opportunities to improve daily processes.

Benefits

• Supportive team culture.
• Opportunities to develop your skills.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED