Buyer/Planner

Are you looking to grow your career in purchasing, supply chain, and production planning? We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Buyer/Planner to join a manufacturing team in Fort Atkinson. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing, inventory, scheduling, or manufacturing experience who is looking to develop their skills within a fast-paced production environment.

- Location : Fort Atkinson, WI

- Pay : $24-$28/hr

- Shift : 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Review ERP/MRP data to create purchase orders, obtain supplier quotes, and monitor material availability.
• Maintain supplier information, pricing, lead times, and inventory data within the ERP system.
• Monitor supplier performance and assist in resolving shortages, late deliveries, and other supply chain challenges.
• Support inventory control, sourcing initiatives, cost reduction efforts, and purchasing KPI reporting.
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Warehouse teams to support on-time delivery goals.
• Monitor material availability and production constraints, adjusting schedules as needed to meet customer requirements.
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts to optimize purchasing and planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, scheduling, inventory control, production planning, or manufacturing.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset.
• Interest in developing a career in supply chain, purchasing, and production planning.