Production Planner / Operational Buyer

Job Summary

We are seeking an MRP Controller / Operational Buyer to join a premier manufacturing client in Farmington, CT. The role offers competitive pay with weekly direct deposit, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and referral bonuses.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing MRP planning activities within SAP or ERP systems to support production demand
• Releasing planned orders and converting them into production orders for both make-to-order and make-to-stock requirements
• Rescheduling machine assembly and sub-assembly production orders based on delivery timelines and aligning material flow to production schedules
• Reassigning parts as needed to meet changing production priorities and ensuring all production orders are properly closed out
• Resolving material movement errors and updating production orders with materials for special layout machines
• Documenting part shortages and coordinating with operational buyers to minimize production impact
• Creating purchase requisitions and purchase orders for affiliate suppliers, and managing order confirmations and delivery schedules
• Partnering with production and logistics teams to ensure smooth material movement and investigating inventory discrepancies

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in MRP, production planning, or buyer support within manufacturing
• Familiarity with SAP (production module) or other ERP systems (preferred)
• A strong understanding of work orders, material flow, and production environments
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with cross-functional teams and vendors
• A process-oriented approach with attention to detail and accuracy
• A 2-year technical degree or a suitable combination of education and work experience
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working within business systems and data

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay rate with weekly direct deposit
• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid holidays and referral bonuses
• Long-term and temp-to-hire opportunities
• Supportive onboarding and career guidance from your Kelly recruiting team

Next Steps

If your skills and experience look like a good fit, you’ll proceed to the next steps. Even if this position doesn’t work out, you remain in our network, and all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• Transit spending account

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.