Buyer I: Data-Driven Purchasing & Planning (ERP/MRP)

HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) Company; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

On-site medical clinics

Teladoc access

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) Company in Hickory, NC is seeking a Purchasing/Materials professional to drive procurement and planning processes. You will manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and coordinate recovery plans to keep production on track.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP usage, JD Edwards experience, and strong Excel skills for data analysis. Join a diverse team with growth potential and strong employee development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Around 3 years of purchasing, material planning, or manufacturing support experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for purchasing, inventory, and material planning; JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and basic data analysis.
• Working knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, supplier scheduling, and material planning.
• Ability to work with purchase documentation, specifications, bills of material, and basic engineering drawings.
• APICS/ASCM, CPSM, CPIM, or similar certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders based on production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor supplier confirmations, shipment status, and delivery performance.
• Expedite orders and coordinate recovery plans when shortages or supplier delays threaten production.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while balancing production needs, supplier lead times, and inventory objectives.
• Communicate material shortages and delivery risks to Planning and Operations.
• Adjust purchase orders as production schedules and material requirements change.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, lead-time, and purchasing information within the ERP/MRP system.
• Assist with receiving discrepancies, inventory variances, cycle counts, and purchase order issues.

Skills

Excel

ERP/MRP

Purchasing

Material planning

Data analysis

APICS CPSM CPIM (plus)

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) Company in Hickory, NC is seeking a Purchasing/Materials professional to drive procurement and planning processes. You will manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and coordinate recovery plans to keep production on track.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP usage, JD Edwards experience, and strong Excel skills for data analysis. Join a diverse team with growth potential and strong employee development opportunities.