Senior Buyer Planner Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Buyer / Planner – Manufacturing & Sourcing

Full-Time | Onsite
Monday–Thursday Schedule (4x10s)
Base + Bonus

NO SPONSORSHIP — MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES
ONSITE ROLE with ITAR Qualification — RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR STRONG CANDIDATES

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Buyer / Planner – Manufacturing & Sourcing to support production planning, purchasing, supplier coordination, and manufacturing scheduling activities for a growing advanced manufacturing operation supporting medical, electronics, and high-tech industries.

This role is heavily focused on hands-on manufacturing planning and production execution within a discrete manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have direct experience supporting factory production schedules, ERP/MRP planning, supplier coordination, material flow management, and manufacturing operations.

This is a fully onsite role supporting a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment with strong cross-functional interaction across production, engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Release and process purchase orders and work orders
• Support production planning and manufacturing scheduling activities
• Coordinate supplier performance, delivery schedules, and material availability
• Support ERP/MRP planning activities and maintain planning data accuracy
• Coordinate material flow activities tied directly to production schedules
• Partner with production, operations, quality, and engineering teams to support manufacturing execution
• Analyze supplier capabilities, lead times, and delivery risks
• Qualify and onboard new suppliers
• Assist with supplier communication, negotiations, and issue resolution
• Maintain accurate planning parameters, lead times, and purchasing data
• Support inventory planning and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• • Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of manufacturing planning or production planning experience required
• 5+ years preferred
• Direct discrete manufacturing planning/scheduling experience required
• ERP/MRP experience required
• SAP experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting production schedules and manufacturing execution
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally within a manufacturing environment

Preferred Background:

Candidates with experience supporting:

• Medical device manufacturing
• Aerospace manufacturing
• Electronics manufacturing
• High-tech or precision manufacturing environments
• Buyer/planner responsibilities
• Work orders and BOM-driven manufacturing
• Supplier coordination tied directly to manufacturing operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS certification preferred
• Inventory management experience
• Supplier sourcing and negotiation experience
• Strategic sourcing exposure

Work Environment & Culture:

• Relaxed, collaborative onsite team environment
• High visibility role with strong ownership and cross-functional interaction
• Office-based environment within a manufacturing facility
• Small team atmosphere with direct exposure to leadership

Schedule & Travel:

• Monday–Thursday (4x10 schedule)
• Flexible start time between 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• Minimal overtime expected
• Less than 10% travel

Compensation & Benefits:

• Potential sign-on bonus for strong candidates
• Annual bonus opportunity (7.5%)
• 15 days PTO
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and additional benefits

Additional Information:

• Fully onsite role (not hybrid or remote)
• Some relocation assistance available
• No cannabis testing
• 7-year background check required
• ITAR/EAR environment — candidates must qualify as U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents)

Come join the Workforce of the Future with ERS. We have been placing qualified candidates in the at some of the most successful companies for 54 years.

Company Description

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