Senior Buyer Planner Manufacturing

Buyer / Planner – Manufacturing & Sourcing

Full-Time | Onsite
Monday–Thursday Schedule (4x10s)
Base Bonus

NO SPONSORSHIP — MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES
ONSITE ROLE — RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR STRONG CANDIDATES

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Buyer / Planner – Manufacturing & Sourcing to support production planning, purchasing, supplier coordination, and manufacturing scheduling activities for a growing advanced manufacturing operation supporting medical, electronics, and high-tech industries.

This role is heavily focused on hands-on manufacturing planning and production execution within a discrete manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have direct experience supporting factory production schedules, ERP/MRP planning, supplier coordination, material flow management, and manufacturing operations.

This is a fully onsite role supporting a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment with strong cross-functional interaction across production, engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Release and process purchase orders and work orders
• Support production planning and manufacturing scheduling activities
• Coordinate supplier performance, delivery schedules, and material availability
• Support ERP/MRP planning activities and maintain planning data accuracy
• Coordinate material flow activities tied directly to production schedules
• Partner with production, operations, quality, and engineering teams to support manufacturing execution
• Analyze supplier capabilities, lead times, and delivery risks
• Qualify and onboard new suppliers
• Assist with supplier communication, negotiations, and issue resolution
• Maintain accurate planning parameters, lead times, and purchasing data
• Support inventory planning and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• • Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
• 3 years of manufacturing planning or production planning experience required
• 5 years preferred
• Direct discrete manufacturing planning/scheduling experience required
• ERP/MRP experience required
• SAP experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting production schedules and manufacturing execution
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally within a manufacturing environment

Preferred Background:

Candidates with experience supporting:

• Medical device manufacturing
• Aerospace manufacturing
• Electronics manufacturing
• High-tech or precision manufacturing environments
• Buyer/planner responsibilities
• Work orders and BOM-driven manufacturing
• Supplier coordination tied directly to manufacturing operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS certification preferred
• Inventory management experience
• Supplier sourcing and negotiation experience
• Strategic sourcing exposure

Work Environment & Culture:

• Relaxed, collaborative onsite team environment
• High visibility role with strong ownership and cross-functional interaction
• Office-based environment within a manufacturing facility
• Small team atmosphere with direct exposure to leadership

Schedule & Travel:

• Monday–Thursday (4x10 schedule)
• Flexible start time between 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• Minimal overtime expected
• Less than 10% travel

Compensation & Benefits:

• Potential sign-on bonus for strong candidates
• Annual bonus opportunity (7.5%)
• 15 days PTO
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and additional benefits

Additional Information:

• Fully onsite role (not hybrid or remote)
• Some relocation assistance available
• No cannabis testing
• 7-year background check required
• ITAR/EAR environment — candidates must qualify as U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents)