What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer and Planner/Scheduler position at Diversified Tooling Innovations?
Buyer / Planner – Manufacturing
Location: 4400 21st Street, Racine, WI 53405
Company: Diversified Tooling Innovations
Diversified Tooling Innovations is a growing contract machining and tooling company serving a wide range of industries with precision manufacturing solutions. We are looking for a Buyer / Planner who enjoys problem-solving, staying organized, and playing a key role in keeping production running smoothly.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a direct impact on production flow, supplier performance, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
- Review production schedules and material requirements to determine purchasing needs.
- Create, release, and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
- Monitor inventory levels and adjust order quantities to prevent shortages or excess stock.
- Maintain accurate ERP system data including lead times, pricing, supplier information, and order status.
- Track open orders and follow up with suppliers on delivery commitments, delays, or discrepancies.
- Work closely with production, engineering, quality, and customer service to resolve material-related issues.
- Evaluate supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
- Support cost‑reduction initiatives through supplier negotiation and alternative sourcing when appropriate.
- Address non-conformances and coordinate return-to-vendor (RTV) or corrective actions when necessary.
- Collaborate with internal teams on new part setup, engineering changes, and material transitions.
- Analyze demand trends and forecast material requirements to support long-term planning.
- Maintain documentation and purchasing records in compliance with company and audit requirements.
- Convert material and production requirements into scheduled shop orders within the ERP/MRP system.
- Sequence jobs based on capacity, due dates, material availability, and work‑center constraints.
- Collaborate with production supervisors to adjust schedules in response to machine downtime, labor shortages, or quality issues.
- Monitor WIP (work‑in‑process) and proactively address bottlenecks or delays that could impact customer deliveries.
- Release shop orders to the floor with complete and accurate routing, BOM, and documentation.
- Review and update planned vs. actual production timelines to support accurate planning and forecasting.
- Coordinate with engineering on new or revised parts to ensure routing and lead‑time data is correct before scheduling.
- Communicate schedule changes to stakeholders including production, customer service, and leadership.
- Ensure alignment between the production schedule and supplier material receipts to avoid downtime.
- Participate in daily production meetings to review progress, identify risks, and adjust priorities accordingly.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (capacity planning, scheduling, purchasing modules).
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, routings, and bill of materials (BOM).
- Ability to interpret production schedules, forecast data, and demand signals.
- Proficiency in inventory management principles (safety stock, lead times, reorder points, etc.).
- Solid understanding of supply chain concepts, including supplier management and logistics.
- Competence in reading basic engineering drawings, specs, or part documentation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and trend tracking.
- Clear and professional communication with suppliers, production, engineering, and customer service.
- Excellent time management — able to balance purchasing, planning, expediting, and administrative duties.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a hands-on manufacturing team where your work truly matters
- Direct impact on production success and customer delivery performance
- Stable, full-time role with room to grow
- Collaborative environment with engineering, production, and leadership
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000