Buyer / Planner

Job Title: Buyer / Planner
Location: Toms River, NJ

Type: Contract To Permanent Opportunity
Compensation: $31.25 - $40.75 / hr.

Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 1 hour unpaid lunch

Buyer / Planner Job Responsibilities:

• Order materials needed for production (raw materials, packaging, supplies, etc.)
• Review inventory needs and create purchase orders as needed
• Work with vendors to get the best pricing, quality, and delivery timelines
• Build strong supplier relationships and communicate any delays or changes
• Track inventory levels and adjust based on demand and production needs
• Partner with supply chain and other teams to resolve material or delivery issues
• Look for ways to improve purchasing and inventory processes
• Monitor vendor performance and address any delivery issues
• Manage excess inventory and help prevent overstock or shortages
• Collaborate with sales and vendors to plan for upcoming demand
• Prepare inventory reports for management
• Help ensure materials are always available to avoid production delays
• Coordinate and schedule deliveries to customers
• Handle customer shipment questions, changes, or issues
• Act as a point of contact between manufacturing and other departments to support project timelines

• Four-year college degree and three to five years of purchasing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional procurement certification (CSCP) preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, proficiency with MRP systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and technical documents, and communicate effectively with managers, vendors, and clients.
• Strong mathematical skills to perform discounts, interest calculations, and other analyses.
• Ability to apply common sense and solve problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, sit, handle objects, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds; specific vision abilities required include close vision and focus adjustment.
• Work primarily indoors in a moderate noise environment, following all safety protocols including PPE when in the plant.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Ref: #563-Joule Staffing - Toms River

Salary : $31 - $41