Buyer/Planner

TriMas Corporation; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TriMas Packaging LLC in Auburn, IN is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage production schedules, supplier interactions, and material planning. Responsibilities include placing POs, coordinating with teams to resolve purchasing and scheduling issues, and ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining accurate records.

The role requires 4 years in manufacturing procurement, a SCM or Business degree (APICS preferred), and experience with ERP/MRP systems. On-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a similar manufacturing role.
• Bachelor’s degree in SCM or Business preferred or APICS certification.
• Proficiency in integrated MRP/ERP systems, Syteline a plus.
• Lean tools PFEP, VSM preferred.
• Strong communication and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organize the production schedule by placing purchase orders daily/weekly to meet dates.
• Collaborate with staff to resolve purchasing and scheduling issues.
• Rectify PO-to-invoice discrepancies and supplier quality problems.
• Monitor open purchase orders for on‑time delivery and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting systems.
• Coordinate inter-company material flow between warehouses and manufacturing.
• Set Min Lot levels to mitigate stockouts and expedite costs.

Skills

Vendor management

Production scheduling

Inventory planning

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business

APICS certification

Tools

Syteline ERP

Job description

Buyer/Planner

Company: TriMas Packaging LLC

Primary Location: 500 W 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Purchasing

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Buyer/Planner must have a strong understanding of the production process, purchased material, components and services in order to generate and maintain effective daily and weekly schedules. They manage inventory levels, support material/production revisions, interact with suppliers on a variety of topics, and seek to improve material scheduling to help fulfil or surpass company expectations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize the production schedule by placing purchase orders with suppliers on a daily and weekly basis and make sure that materials are available to meet scheduled dates.
• Work hand-in-hand with other employees to make sure that all issues that are related to purchasing and scheduling are properly handled and resolved.
• Rectify and/or reconcile differences and inaccuracies that have to do with shipment to customers, delivery of materials and/or services and handle exceptions.
• Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems.
• Maintain the reporting systems to make sure that all forms of documentation are accurate and timely.
• Function as the ‘link person’ or middle person amongst customer account specialists, supervisors, and vendors.
• Manage inter-company flow of materials between warehouse locations and/or through the manufacturing process.
• Establish and implement Min Lot levels to mitigate stock out and/or expediting costs while optimizing inventory days on hand.
• Resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
• Ensure and promote compliance to company and procurement policies and procedures.
• Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned.

This position is onsite 5 days at the Auburn, IN facility

About Us

TriMas Packaging is a global provider of dispensing, closure, flexible packaging and custom solutions serving the beauty and personal care, food and beverage, home care, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical, and industrial and agricultural markets. With 22 locations worldwide and a strong culture built on safety, innovation and sustainability, we design and manufacture high-quality packaging solutions that meet the standards our customers expect.

Through ongoing innovation and close collaboration with our customers, we continuously enhance our expertise, expand our customer reach and broaden our product portfolio. Together, our people, products and shared commitment to excellence drive us to shape the future of packaging.

We offer competitive benefits, a supportive culture and the opportunity to work with international teams around the globe.

If you’re looking for a place where you can build your career, be challenged and make a difference, TriMas Packaging is the place for you.

Why Join TriMas Packaging?

• Creating Value – We deliver innovative, high-quality packaging solutions by leveraging advanced technologies, state-of-the‑art facilities and a global network built on trust.
• Supporting Our People – Our employees are the foundation of our success. We embrace diversity, encourage collaboration and foster an inclusive workplace focused on safety, respect and continuous learning.
• Driving Innovation – We invest in continuous improvement and operational excellence, empowering our teams to develop new ideas and deliver exceptional results for our customers.
• Building a Sustainable Future – We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and developing sustainable packaging solutions that benefit our customers, our communities and our planet.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business or APICS certification with a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience in similar role is preferred.
• Proficiency in integrated MRP with advanced planning or similar ERP tools required. Syteline experience a plus.
• Lean tools certified PFEP, VSM, etc. is preferred.
• Desire to promote the success of the organization and team members
• Strong communication skills withall levels of the organization.
• Highly organized and focused on achieving company targets/goals.
• Always exhibit a high level of flexibility and ability to multi-task.
• Able to work with little supervision.
• Excellent time management, reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.