What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner and Buyer position at X-Factor Consulting?
Our client is seeking a Production Planner & Buyer for an excellent position located near Ontario, CA or surrounding area. Responsibilities include:
- Oversee master production planning and scheduling, managing customer demand forecasts and available capacity.
- Build detailed daily and weekly production schedules that focus on utilization, workforce allocation, and material flow.
- Direct all procurement activities covering raw materials, components, outsourced services, and operational supplies.
- Negotiate supplier agreements, track performance metrics, and foster partnerships.
- Continuously monitor inventory positions and prevent shortages or excess stock.
- Adjust planning based on shifting demand patterns and production constraints.
- Authorize purchase orders and maintain transaction records within system.
- Partner cross-functionally to align planning and buying.
- Troubleshoot availability issues, quality, and delivery.
- Manage status reports, purchasing progress, and emerging supply-chain risks
- Focus on continuous-improvement initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent mix of education and hands-on manufacturing experience.
- At least 5 years of progressive work in production planning, scheduling, and procurement within a manufacturing setting.
- Strong understanding of production scheduling, MRP, and purchasing workflows.
- Proven proficiency with ERP systems
- Experience reviewing contracts and terms for compliance and risk.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner across the businesses and with vendors.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000