Buyer / Planner - Supply Chain - Urgent Need

At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, we’re committed to delivering high-performance solutions that power critical applications across industries. Our culture is built on safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and a shared dedication to excellence. Competitive pay with shift differentials and bonuses

Day-one Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) match immediately vested with the company

Personal Development and Career Progression

The Buyer/Planner I is responsible for supporting production planning, inventory management, material procurement, and supplier coordination to ensure customer demand is met efficiently and effectively. This entry-level supply chain role works closely with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, Warehouse, and suppliers to maintain material availability, support production schedules, and drive on-time delivery performance.

Production Planning & Inventory Management

Support Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) activities.

Develop and communicate production schedules for assigned work centers.

Monitor inventory levels and assist with maintaining appropriate stock levels to support customer demand while minimizing excess inventory.

Review material shortages and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support timely resolution.

Maintain accurate planning, inventory, and item master data within the ERP system.

Track customer orders against inventory and communicate potential supply or shipment risks.

Follow up on supplier confirmations, shipments, and delivery commitments.

Assist with supplier scorecards and supplier performance reporting.

Support special material purchases, documentation, receiving activities, and supplier communications.

Partner with Engineering on product and material requirements to support sourcing activities.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer service, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.

Analyze planning and purchasing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Support reporting, forecasting activities, and ad hoc supply chain analysis.

Contribute to achieving customer service, inventory, and working capital performance objectives.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.

0-2 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, planning, inventory management, manufacturing, or a related field.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business applications.

This role offers a strong foundation for a career in Supply Chain Management. Successful employees will have opportunities to advance into Buyer/Planner II and Senior Buyer/Planner roles while gaining experience in purchasing, production planning, inventory optimization, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives

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