Junior Buyer / Planner ($28-30/hr)

About the role

We are seeking a Junior Buyer / Planner to support manufacturing operations for a growing company in the power electronics industry. This role is critical to ensuring production schedules are met, inventory is accurate, and materials are available to support on-time delivery, with a strong focus on purchasing, supplier coordination, and material availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities, including requisitions, purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and delivery tracking
• Maintain accurate item master data, bills of material (BOMs), routings, lead times, and planning parameters
• Identify material shortages, coordinate expediting efforts, and communicate production priorities
• Create, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on demand, capacity, and material availability
• Issue, release, track, and close manufacturing work orders within Sage X3
• Manage and monitor raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods inventory
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions
• Partner closely with Assembly, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to support efficient manufacturing operations

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in an ERP system within a manufacturing environment. Sage X3 experience preferred
• 1 year of experience in purchasing. A background in production planning, inventory control or manufacturing coordination would be a huge plus
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across operations, purchasing, and warehouse teams
• Comfortable working fully on-site in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with 3% safe harbor
• Tuition reimbursement
• Casual dress code and fun team events throughout the year

Pay

Up to $30/hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (option to leave early Fridays at 4:00 PM)