- Buyer/Planner IICompany: Edgestone Staffing
Location: Dracut, MA
Salary: $80,000–$82,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time
Status: ExemptPosition OverviewEdgestone Staffing is seeking an experienced Buyer/Planner II to join a manufacturing operation in Dracut, Massachusetts. This position is responsible for purchasing materials, managing supplier relationships, coordinating production schedules, and ensuring materials and resources are available to meet customer demand.The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing purchasing and production planning, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with suppliers, engineering, quality, sales, and production teams.Key ResponsibilitiesPurchasingProduction PlanningQualificationsSkills & AttributesThe successful candidate will demonstrate:Physical RequirementsWhile performing the essential functions of this position, the employee may be required to:Work EnvironmentCompensation$80,000–$82,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.Edgestone Staffing is committed to connecting qualified professionals with rewarding opportunities and is seeking a dependable, experienced Buyer/Planner II who can make an immediate impact on purchasing, production planning, and supply-chain operations.
- Plan and purchase materials, components, and parts to ensure availability while maintaining competitive costs and appropriate inventory levels.
- Review MRP demand daily and place purchase orders based on forecasts, customer requirements, and production needs.
- Process and maintain supplier order confirmations.
- Monitor shortages and past-due materials and proactively expedite parts to prevent production delays.
- Maintain an accurate expedite log and work with suppliers to resolve recurring delivery issues.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and negotiate effectively to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Maintain a database of substitute materials, alternate processes, and potential new suppliers.
- Evaluate make-versus-buy opportunities and consider future demand and forecast requirements.
- Manage inventory and purchasing practices to minimize excess, obsolete, and surplus inventory.
- Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, and other internal departments to ensure material requirements are met.
- Manage an assigned group of suppliers and handle day-to-day purchasing activities and order placement.
- Plan and release work orders to the production floor based on customer forecasts, demand, available materials, and production capacity.
- Review production planning and scheduling reports and make adjustments based on labor and capacity constraints.
- Collaborate with Inside Sales, Engineering, and Production to establish and maintain achievable production schedules.
- Review customer forecasts and plan material requirements and production capacity accordingly.
- Maintain customer information and schedules within the Applied Customer Portal (SNG), including weekly forecast and open-order updates.
- Run shortage reports and proactively address potential material constraints.
- Respond to customer expedite requests by coordinating with Purchasing and Production to determine the best achievable delivery date based on material availability and production capacity.
- Identify potential scheduling or supply-chain issues before they impact customer deliveries.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing, materials planning, production planning, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supply-chain operations.
- Experience working with MRP/ERP systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer systems.
- Experience working with suppliers and managing purchasing activities.
- Strong understanding of production scheduling, material requirements, and inventory management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with a diverse group of employees, customers, and suppliers.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Dependability and punctuality.
- Adaptability and willingness to take on changing priorities.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of productivity and quality.
- Sit for extended periods.
- Use hands and fingers to type, handle, and operate computer equipment.
- Communicate verbally and listen effectively.
- Stand, walk, reach, and move throughout the work environment.
- Occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Perform tasks requiring close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Primarily an office and manufacturing environment.
- Regular interaction with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and supplier personnel.
- No significant identifiable job hazards beyond those normally associated with an office/manufacturing environment.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
