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Supply Chain Buyer/Planner
We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Supply Chain Buyer/Planner to join our manufacturing operations team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for purchasing materials, planning production requirements, managing inventory levels, and ensuring a seamless flow of materials to support manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate will possess strong procurement, planning, and analytical skills, along with experience working in a manufacturing environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to operational excellence, improve supply chain performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
Key Responsibilities Procurement & Supplier Management
- Procure materials, components, supplies, and services to support production and business requirements.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with production schedules and customer demand.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, contract terms, and supplier agreements to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and service expectations are consistently met.
- Source, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to reduce risk and support business growth.
- Monitor supplier performance through quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Expedite critical orders and resolve shortages, delivery delays, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies.
Planning & Inventory Management
- Utilize ERP and MRP systems to manage purchasing activities, inventory levels, and material planning requirements.
- Analyze demand forecasts, inventory levels, and production schedules to ensure material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
- Manage production planning activities based on customer demand, capacity constraints, and operational priorities.
- Maintain accurate procurement and inventory records within ERP/MRP systems.
Operations & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Operations teams to align supply chain activities with business objectives.
- Support product changes, engineering revisions, and supplier capability assessments.
- Analyze purchasing and inventory data to identify trends, forecast requirements, and improve supply chain performance.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving efficiency, and optimizing inventory.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 5 years of purchasing, procurement, planning, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with supplier selection, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor management.
- Strong understanding of ERP and MRP systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
- Experience with production planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
Preferred
- Experience purchasing technical, engineered, or custom-manufactured components.
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.
- Experience in operations, plant, or manufacturing management environments.
- Advanced knowledge of supply chain analytics and forecasting techniques.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Support departmental continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in supplier development and vendor performance reviews.
- Assist with inventory optimization and cost reduction efforts.
- Provide cross-functional support to Operations, Planning, Engineering, and Quality teams.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Join a forward-thinking manufacturing organization committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on supply chain performance while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Work Location: On-site
Role is: Contracted with Local Agency for probationary period Temp=Perm Contract
Experience:
- Purchasing/Supply Chain in Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
- ERP/MRP Systems: Required
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pay: $56,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $56,000 - $79,000