What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer Planner position at Penn Engineering?
Location: Toms River, NJ.
This position is on-site and unfortunately; we are unable to offer relocation assistance.
Salary Range: $65,000-$85,000 based on experience.
Bonus: 7% quarterly bonus potential
Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
Heyco Products, a PennEngineering Company, is a leading American manufacturer with 100 years of expertise. We are currently seeking a Buyer Planner to join our Supply Chain team. This role is responsible for ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support production while maintaining optimal inventory levels and strong supplier relationships.
What You’ll Do:
- Procure raw materials, resale products, packaging, and MRO supplies to support production requirements
- Review MRP and requisitions and prepare purchase orders and bid requests
- Manage supplier relationships, including pricing, quality, availability, and delivery schedules
- Monitor inventory levels and adjust reorder points based on demand patterns and forecasts
- Coordinate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to resolve material and delivery issues
- Analyze supply chain processes and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Track supplier and company on-time delivery performance and drive corrective actions
- Manage excess inventory and help prevent overproduction
- Create inventory and performance reports for leadership
- Organize and schedule customer deliveries and track production volumes
- Serve as a liaison between Manufacturing and other departments to ensure material readiness
Why Join Heyco:
- 100 years of stability and innovation
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Opportunities for growth and career development
Qualifications:
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience (or equivalent combination)
- Strong knowledge of MRP systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Professional certification such as CSCP is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Vision and focus abilities required.
Work Environment:
Primarily indoors with moderate noise. PPE required when in the plant.
Heyco Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000