Top 9 Planner / buyer Jobs in Shelton Ct

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AMETEK, Inc. —Wallingford, CT
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Office
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Waterworks —Danbury, CT
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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ICU Medical, Inc. —Southington, CT
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
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FASTENER DISTRIBUTION HOLDINGS LLC. —Naugatuck, CT
- $50,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree

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Buyer/Planner

AMETEK, Inc. -
Wallingford, CT

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Job Details

$70,000 - $90,000 a year

Qualifications

Inventory management systems
AI use case identification
Microsoft Excel
Production management software
Productivity software
AI-driven automation

Full Job Description

Location:

Wallingford, CT, US, 06492

Business Unit: Specialty Metals

Posting Date: Jul 23, 2026

Job Description:

AMETEK Specialty Metals Products (SMP) Wallingford is a US-based pioneer in the manufacturer of High Purity Metal Strip, Specialty Shaped Wire, Engineered Shaped Components and Thermal Management Materials. With more than 50 years of experience, AMETEK SMP Wallingford has numerous patents in technically advanced metallurgical materials and is a global leader in High Purity Materials via Wrought Powder Metallurgy.

AMETEK is seeking a hands-on, highly motivated Buyer/Planner who will coordinate production planning and procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of products while maintaining optimal inventory levels and cost efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
Create, release, and update work orders from order receipt through shipment.
Forecast material requirements and ensure timely availability of raw materials.
Procure materials, equipment, and services at optimal cost, quality, and delivery.
Build and manage purchase orders using ERP systems, Kanban, and inventory strategies.
Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock (raw, WIP, finished goods) to balance cost and availability.
Evaluate, select, and manage supplier performance, including negotiations and cost reductions.
Expedite orders and resolve supply, quality, or delivery issues with vendors.
Collaborate with sales, operations, engineering, and quality teams to support production and new product initiatives.
Track and report key metrics (on-time delivery, inventory turns, supplier performance) and drive continuous improvement.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Effective communication and negotiation abilities
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel required)
Ability to read and interpret technical instructions and production requirements
Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail preferred
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles or certification (e.g., Six Sigma, APICS) preferred
Ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field required
Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning and/or purchasing in a manufacturing environment (make-to-order preferred)
Experience with ERP systems and production/material planning tools required (Navision preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, sitting, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Ability to work around and on industrial equipment.
Ability to work from heights.
Ability to ascend and descend steep stairs and platforms.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a infrequent basis.
Must be willing to work around dust, and other substances.
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Required to work in a normal office environment with significant time spent in the production area. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The production area is not climate controlled.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 70,000

Salary Maximum: 90,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

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