Buyer

ManpowerGroup; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic manufacturing environment

Cross-functional collaboration

Professional growth

Contribution to plant and corporate-go

Safety and efficiency focus

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Contract Planner to join the production planning team in Wayne, NJ. As a Buyer, you will translate customer demand into manufacturing schedules, monitor weekly plans, and support the manufacturing floor with timely material flow.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production planning or materials management, familiarity with GMP/ISO, APICS certification, and proficiency in SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in production planning, purchasing, or materials management.
• Experience in regulated industries (GMP/ISO 9000) is a plus.
• APICS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor weekly production plans, translating customer demand into actionable manufacturing schedules.
• Manage key projects while balancing core production activities on the manufacturing floor.
• Develop and maintain key operational metrics to drive improved plant performance.
• Utilize SAP to track production launches and resolve discrepancies between schedules and actual outputs.
• Ensure a continuous flow of materials to avoid delays and underutilization of resources.

Skills

Production planning

Purchasing

Materials management

Regulatory compliance

Education

APICS Certification

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking a Buyer to join their team. As a Buyer, you will be part of the production planning department supporting the manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and a proactive approach which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Contract Planner

Location: Wayne, NJ

Pay Range: $34hr-$36hr

What's the Job?

• Prepare and monitor weekly production plans, translating customer demand into actionable manufacturing schedules.

• Manage key projects while balancing core production activities on the manufacturing floor.

• Develop and maintain key operational metrics to drive improved plant performance.

• Utilize SAP to track production launches and resolve discrepancies between schedules and actual outputs.

• Ensure a continuous flow of materials to avoid delays and underutilization of resources.

What's Needed?

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in production planning, purchasing, or materials management.

• Experience in a regulated industry, such as GMPs and ISO 9000, is ideal.

• APICS Certification is preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Prior experience with SAP or equivalent MRP systems is required.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Engagement with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.

• Possibility for professional growth and development within the organization.

• Contribute to the achievement of plant and corporate goals.

• Be part of a team that values safety and efficiency in the workplace.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.