Buyer Planner - Production Planning, Materials Planning

Buyer-Planner

Based in Billerica, MA, we are an industry leader manufacturing highly engineered electro-mechanical products for customers operating in technology-driven and industrial markets.

We're seeking a Buyer-Planner to support production operations through effective inventory management, material planning, purchasing, and supplier coordination. This role will work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Operations teams to ensure the timely availability of materials needed to meet customer demand and production schedules.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Review MRP requirements and execute purchase orders, blanket order releases, and material replenishment activities
• Analyze material demand and production requirements to support manufacturing schedules and work order releases
• Coordinate with suppliers to manage purchase order status, lead times, delivery schedules, and material shortages
• Expedite critical materials and maintain accurate supplier communication to support on-time production
• Release manufacturing work orders based on material availability and production requirements
• Participate in daily production meetings and cross-functional operations reviews
• Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Planning teams to improve material flow and operational efficiency
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Kanban, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), and lean manufacturing efforts
• Participate in Kaizen events, value stream mapping activities, and root cause analysis projects
• Monitor inventory levels and help maintain appropriate material availability while minimizing excess inventory
• Assist with reporting, data analysis, and supply chain performance improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline
• 3 years of supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience performing both purchasing and planning functions using MRP systems
• Experience with ERP systems and production planning processes
• Experience working directly with suppliers regarding purchase orders, deliveries, shortages, and material planning
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience collaborating with Operations, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Purchasing teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle Fusion Cloud experience
• Experience with Kanban, VMI, or lean manufacturing initiatives
• Inventory management and warehouse operations experience
• APICS certifications such as CPIM or CSCP
• Experience participating in Kaizen events, value stream mapping, or continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Base Salary Between $65-80k Bonus Potential
• Strong Benefits Package (Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement Savings Options, etc.)
• Flexible PTO Offering
• Work/Life Balance

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Matt Yassen - Sr. Executive Recruiter

For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/07/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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