Buyer / Planner

Job Description

Hayward is a global leader in residential and commercial pool equipment, delivering innovative solutions that help customers enjoy water safely, efficiently, and sustainably. As we continue to grow, we're seeking a Buyer/Planner to play a critical role in supporting our manufacturing operations and driving supply chain excellence.

What You'll Do

As a key member of the Materials team, you will be responsible for developing and managing production schedules, ensuring material availability, and optimizing manufacturing performance to meet customer demand.

Key responsibilities include:

\n
• Manage production schedules and departmental work orders to support the master production plan
\n
• Analyze capacity, labor, and material requirements to ensure efficient production flow
\n
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain planning data within AS/400 and Microsoft D365 ERP systems
\n
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to support operational goals
\n
• Evaluate engineering changes, new product introductions, and inventory impacts
\n
• Expedite materials and production issues while balancing changing priorities
\n
• Prepare production and inventory reports and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
\n
• Support supplier quality and non-conforming material resolution activities
\n

What We're Looking For

\n
• 3+ years of production planning, materials planning, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
\n
• Strong ERP/MRP experience, preferably AS/400 and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365
\n
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas
\n
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities
\n
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
\n
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
\n
• Bachelor's degree preferred
\n
• APICS/CPIM certification is a plus
\n