Planner/Buyer

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-driven professional to help keep our U.S. Distribution Center (USDC) running at its best. In this role, you’ll take ownership of planning and purchasing both service and production parts—work that directly supports our variable production lines and our service customers. You’ll thrive here if you enjoy working independently, thinking critically, and making well-reasoned decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan material needs and release/purchase orders
• Ensure inventory flows smoothly and on time
• Collaborate with production teams, warehouse operations, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to anticipate needs, solve problems, and keep communication flowing
• Support production needs and maintain accuracy, efficiency, and service excellence

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or two to three years of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five years of ERP/MPR planning experience in a manufacturing environment (highly desirable)

Qualifications

• A detail-driven approach and the ability to work logically within planning systems while acting with urgency to support production needs
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to create reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Confidence presenting information and responding to questions from managers, clients, customers, and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated MRP-based problem-solving skills and the ability to think through complex planning scenarios
• The ability to solve practical problems and manage multiple variables under time-sensitive conditions
• Comfort interpreting instructions delivered in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule formats
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to interpret complex data and turn it into actionable insights
• Familiarity with process-improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Kanban, or 5S (a plus)
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset—someone who communicates openly, works well across functions, and contributes to a positive team environment
• Comfortable with Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, and intermediate-level Excel
• Experience with ERP systems such as ERP LN, SAP (preferred), or equivalent platforms

Benefits

• $59,200.00 - $74,000.00 annual salary range
• Competitive total compensation package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness reimbursement, and more

Pay

The estimated pay range indicates the expected annualized pay range for this position. It may not include potential bonus incentives such as annual bonuses, sales and sales-related incentives, or overtime (on eligible positions). The actual pay offered may vary based on several factors, including the applicant's qualifications, relevant experience, unique skills, education level, certifications or licenses, and the location from which they will work. The final pay determination will comply with state or local minimum wage laws applicable to the job's location.

Schedule

Not specified

Screening requirements

• A credit report
• Standard background screening
• Drug screening

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Basic and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account with Company Contribution, 401K with Company Match, Long and Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Legal Plan, Parental Leave, Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Volunteer Day, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Reimbursement, Scholarship opportunities, etc.

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