Buyer/Planner

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance offerings

Short-term disability

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking a Buyer/Planner for our client in Fort Atkinson, WI. You will own material planning and vendor management, directly influencing daily plant operations.

This direct hire role offers a stable daytime schedule and a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in supply chain or related field and experience as a Buyer/Planner, with strong MS Excel skills and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in supply chain, business administration, operations management, or related field.
• Previous experience as a Buyer/Planner or Supply Chain Specialist preferred.
• Basic understanding of MRP/ERP systems and inventory control principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and forecasting.
• Excellent communication skills and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage master production schedules and material requirements plans.
• Create, review and issue purchase orders.
• Verify pricing, quantities, lead times and delivery schedules for accuracy.
• Assist with sourcing new suppliers, products, and materials as needed.
• Identify and communicate issues such as shortages or scheduling conflicts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

MRP/ERP knowledge

Excel for data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

We are supporting our custom equipment manufacturing client's supply chain team with their search for a Buyer/Planner! You will love taking full ownership of material planning and vendor management in a role that directly influences the success of daily plant operations. This is a fantastic Direct Hire opportunity to bring your procurement expertise or education to an industry leader where your strategic planning makes an immediate impact every day.

Role Highlights

• $24-28/hr based on experience
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Direct Hire
• Stable daytime schedule
• Collaborative and growing team environment

What You Will Do

• Manage master production schedules and material requirements plans
• Create, review and order purchase orders
• Verify accuracy of pricing, quantities, lead times and delivery schedules
• Assist with sourcing new suppliers, products, and materials as needed
• Identify and communicate any issues such as material shortages or scheduling conflicts

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field
• Previous experience as a Buyer, Planner, or Supply Chain Specialist is preferred
• Basic understanding of MRP/ERP systems and inventory control principles
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and forecasting
• Excellent communication skills

If you are looking for a rewarding Direct Hire role where you can drive supply chain success,

#SPH1000

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Benefits

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability