Are you looking to grow your career in purchasing, supply chain, and production planning? We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Buyer/Planner to join a manufacturing team in Fort Atkinson. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing, inventory, scheduling, or manufacturing experience who is looking to develop their skills within a fast-paced production environment.
-Location : Fort Atkinson, WI
-Pay : $24-$28/hr
-Shift : 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Responsibilities
- Review ERP/MRP data to create purchase orders, obtain supplier quotes, and monitor material availability.
- Maintain supplier information, pricing, lead times, and inventory data within the ERP system.
- Monitor supplier performance and assist in resolving shortages, late deliveries, and other supply chain challenges.
- Support inventory control, sourcing initiatives, cost reduction efforts, and purchasing KPI reporting.
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, and production capacity.
- Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Warehouse teams to support on-time delivery goals.
- Monitor material availability and production constraints, adjusting schedules as needed to meet customer requirements.
- Assist with continuous improvement efforts to optimize purchasing and planning processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 2+ years of experience in purchasing, scheduling, inventory control, production planning, or manufacturing.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
- Manufacturing experience preferred.
What We're Looking For
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset.
- Interest in developing a career in supply chain, purchasing, and production planning.
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