Buyer / Scheduler

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Buyer / Scheduler

Gainesville, GA • Supply Chain / Operations • Reports to President • Full-time, on-site

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client, a growing pet treat manufacturer, is looking for a sharp, hands-on Buyer/Scheduler to keep raw materials, packaging, and production flowing. This is a combined role: you'll own purchasing and production scheduling, balancing supplier lead times and inventory against a live plant schedule. If you like solving puzzles where procurement, planning, and the production floor all meet, this is your seat.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Purchase ingredients, packaging, and supplies to meet production requirements while controlling cost and minimizing excess inventory.
• Build and maintain the production schedule, coordinating with plant managers, shipping/receiving, and quality to keep lines running on time.
• Manage supplier relationships: negotiate pricing and terms, track shipments and lead times, and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder points; help avoid both stockouts and overstock of perishable or allergen-sensitive materials.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier communications in the ERP/MRP system.
• Contribute to cost-savings programs and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Support food-safety and traceability compliance (FSMA) across the supply chain.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 4-7 years of experience in purchasing, scheduling, materials planning, or supply chain - food, CPG, or other manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of an ERP/MRP system (Exact, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, IFS, or similar). AI implementation is currently being evaluated.
• Solid negotiation skills and comfort managing multiple suppliers and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Excel and a head for data: lead times, reorder points, demand patterns.
• Excellent organization and communication; you'll be the link between suppliers and the production floor.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in food, beverage, or pet-product manufacturing.
• Familiarity with food-safety standards and traceability requirements.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base salary of $65,000 - $70,000, depending on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• A meaningful leadership role where you help drive success.

This search is being managed exclusively by Flex HR. Please do not contact the client directly.