Production Planner/Buyer

We are a growing mechanical assembly manufacturer specializing in high-precision, multi-component builds for the aerospace sector. We pride ourselves on engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and delivering top-tier quality to our customers. We are seeking a proactive Buyer / Production Planner with a blend of procurement expertise and hands-on manufacturing planning experience to optimize our supply chain and shop floor operations. salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM education: No Degree Required Responsibilities Procurement & Purchasing Source, negotiate, and purchase raw materials, hardware, machined parts, electrical components, and custom sub-assemblies. Manage supplier relationships, evaluate vendor performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead times), and negotiate pricing and terms. Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and track delivery schedules to align with production demand. Identify supply chain bottlenecks early and implement mitigation strategies (expediting, alternate sourcing). Production Planning & Scheduling Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and capacity constraints. Generate and manage Work Orders (WOs) for the mechanical assembly team. Analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs) to perform material requirements planning (MRP) and ensure all assembly components are staged prior to build dates. Monitor shop floor progress, track job status, and adjust schedules to accommodate line changes or material delays. Inventory & Process Improvement Monitor inventory levels to minimize holding costs while ensuring continuous production (preventing stock-outs). Work closely with Quality Control to manage vendor returns (RTV) and resolve non-conformance material reports (NCMRs). Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kanban, 5S) to optimize supply chain workflows and inventory turns. Skills Planning Production Qualifications Years of experience: 0 years Experience level: Experienced Experience Experienced Education No Degree Required Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. #J-18808-Ljbffr Randstad USA