Buyer/Planner

Jobtailor; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is hiring a Materials Manager to oversee manufacturing operations, align with safety standards, and sustain high product availability for customers.

The role emphasizes MRP and Kanban, inventory control, and continuous process improvement across cross‑functional teams, with focus on Lean principles and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
• Experience in materials management in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts (kanban, pull) preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical problem solving, and communication skills required.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people.

Responsibilities

• Direct manufacturing activities to ensure product availability and customer service.
• Maintain safe, sanitary working conditions and adhere to all safety policies.
• Oversee MRP and Kanban, manage inventory levels and lead-time reductions.
• Review planning data, kanban levels, and perform audits to ensure accuracy.
• Lead process improvement projects with cross-functional teams.
• Train staff on procedures and document processes.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Willing to work extra hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP systems

Kanban

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct manufacturing activities to ensure a high level of product availability and customer service
• Understand and abide by all Company safety rules, regulations, and policies
• Ensure that safe and sanitary working conditions are maintained in the facility
• Know and understand your OSHA rights
• Conduct safety training topics as required or needed
• Responsible for attending all assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions
• Promptly investigate accidents and near misses, completing appropriate reports and taking action to eliminate root causes
• Manage both MRP and Kanban requirements and distribute and maintain manufacturing orders
• Handle inquiries or expedited delivery for assigned products
• Respond to requests in a timely manner and follow through on commitments
• Manage component inventory levels and finished goods inventory through performance monitoring and implement lead-time reduction opportunities
• Regularly review planning data and kanban levels
• Maintain all system Planning Data for assigned items
• Help ensure inventory accuracy
• Conduct kanban and inventory audits
• Assist Production Personnel in identifying and correcting problems found
• Work closely with supervisors and management to determine production priorities, overtime requirements, and capacity or component issues
• Help develop and maintain appropriate measurements of above
• Continually work to improve performance and material flow by identifying root causes of problems and solving using process improvement techniques
• Participate in and lead Process Improvement activities
• Develop and implement solutions working with manufacturing supervisors, Buyers, Engineering, Management, Customer Care, and hourly personnel as appropriate
• Assist with process and procedure documentation, and training of salaried and hourly personnel
• Complete or help coordinate other related, supporting projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous experience in Materials Management in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications required
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts (kanban, “pull”, etc.) preferred
• Good organizational, analytical problem solving, and communication skills required
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people
• Must be responsible and self‑motivated
• Willing to work extra hours as project or production needs dictate

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Materials Management within a manufacturing environment, focusing on inventory control, process improvement, and safety compliance. Proficient in Lean Manufacturing concepts and skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office applications for effective communication and analysis.