Buyer/Planner

Buyer/Planner Schedule: Full-Time, In Office (Monday-Friday) A growing manufacturing company is seeking a Buyer/Planner to support purchasing, inventory management, production planning, and materials coordination. This role is ideal for a junior-level professional with 2-3 years of purchasing or supply chain experience who is looking to grow within a manufacturing environment. The position will be responsible for ensuring materials are available to support production schedules while maintaining inventory accuracy and coordinating with vendors. This role also includes light Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable responsibilities. Responsibilities Purchase raw materials, components, and production supplies Coordinate purchasing activities to ensure materials arrive on time to support manufacturing schedules Plan, schedule, and monitor the movement of materials throughout the production process Manage inventory levels and perform inventory reviews, reconciliations, and adjustments Request supplier quotes and negotiate pricing when appropriate Expedite orders, returns, and vendor issues as needed Maintain bills of materials and purchasing records Track serialized inventory and support year-end inventory counts Communicate with engineering, production, and operations teams regarding material requirements Match vendor invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents Assist with Accounts Payable voucher and invoice entry Support Accounts Receivable activities as needed Provide general administrative support and assist other departments when required Qualifications 2-3+ years of purchasing, buying, planning, inventory, or supply chain experience Manufacturing industry experience preferred Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel ERP or inventory management software experience preferred Experience with production planning, inventory control, or materials management is a plus Knowledge of Macola software is a plus gmvs Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. 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Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. 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