Buyer/Planner
$90k - $110kNesco Resource
Buyer/Planner
Location: Tempe, AZ
Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 + Bonus + Benefits
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Buyer/Planner to support procurement, production planning, and supply chain execution within a regulated manufacturing environment. This individual will play a critical role in balancing customer demand, supplier performance, inventory strategy, and production schedules to ensure uninterrupted operations.
This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of purchasing, planning, operations, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Manage purchasing and planning activities to support production schedules and customer requirements.
- Generate and maintain purchase orders, planned orders, and supply requirements within ERP/MRP systems.
- Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with manufacturing capacity and inventory targets.
- Monitor inventory levels and execute replenishment strategies to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
- Analyze demand forecasts and adjust supply plans accordingly.
- Coordinate directly with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, lead times, expedites, shortages, and corrective actions.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to support production readiness and issue resolution.
- Maintain accurate ERP data including item masters, BOM structures, lead times, planning parameters, and inventory controls.
- Support engineering changes and new product introductions to ensure seamless transitions into production.
- Track supplier performance and drive improvements in delivery, responsiveness, and material availability.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Support inventory analysis, cycle counts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Buyer, Planner, Buyer/Planner, Materials Planning, Supply Chain, or Production Planning roles.
- Experience supporting manufacturing environments required; regulated industries preferred.
- Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory management, production planning, and MRP principles.
- Experience working within ERP systems and maintaining planning and procurement data.
- Ability to interpret BOMs, production requirements, and engineering documentation.
- Strong supplier management and cross-functional communication skills.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Analytical mindset with strong organization and follow-through.
Preferred Experience
- High-mix manufacturing environments.
- Forecasting and inventory optimization.
- New Product Introduction (NPI) support.
- Supplier performance management.
- Process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent material availability to support production.
- Improved planning accuracy and reduced shortages.
- Strong supplier partnerships.
- Healthy inventory levels and schedule adherence.
- Proactive communication and problem solving across teams.
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