Buyer Planner New Kensington, PA

About Re:Build Manufacturing – New Kensington Re:Build Manufacturing New Kensington is part of the Re:Build family of companies, located in New Kensington, PA. Capabilities in a wide variety of industries and materials allow our unique value proposition to bring exciting and advanced programs back to American Manufacturing. Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast‑paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential. Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build‑to‑print and by‑the‑hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment. Who we are looking for We are seeking a Buyer Planner L2 to take ownership of material planning and purchasing in a fast‑paced dynamic manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, this high‑impact role will empower you to own material availability and shortage resolution across multiple value streams ensuring production never stops. What you get to do As the Buyer Planner L2, you'll drive planning decisions using ERP/MRP systems to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations while managing supplier performance, resolving shortages proactively, and balancing inventory with service requirements. You'll lead cross‑functional collaboration by partnering with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to meet business objectives. This role requires independent problem‑solving skills as you identify and mitigate supply chain risks before they impact production, and you'll have the opportunity to drive continuous improvement by enhancing planning and procurement processes to support our growing business. This position offers exceptional growth opportunities in a growing organization with room for advancement. You'll work in a dynamic environment where your decisions make an immediate impact, and you'll have operational ownership leading material planning with independence and accountability. This is ideal for supply chain professionals who thrive in operational roles, enjoy problem‑solving, and want to grow with a business that's scaling up. What you bring to the Team 5-7 years of experience in purchasing, planning, supply chain, or materials management within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to manage planning and procurement activities. Experience supporting manufacturing operations and production scheduling requirements. Proven ability to manage suppliers, resolve shortages, and maintain supply continuity. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. Ability to work independently and drive issues to resolution with minimal supervision. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills. Reads and understands complex written technical documents, proposals, business communications. Speaks and writes fluently English and persuasively across different professional settings. Tailors communication style for different audiences. Able to edit and review others’ written work for clarity, grammar, and tone. Applies ratios, proportions, and basic algebra. Interprets charts, graphs, and simple data sets. Ability to use formulas for measurements, cost estimation, or budgeting. The BIG payoff We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate. Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company! We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. 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