Buyer/Planner

Magnum-Venus-Products; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical

Dental

Vision

Life and disability plan

401k retirement plan with 4% match

Paid Time Off (starting at 13 days per

9 Company-paid holidays

2 Floating holidays

Job summary

Magnum Venus Products, Inc. is seeking a Buyer/Planner to unify procurement and production scheduling across our ERP/MRP systems. This role collaborates with Supply Chain, Engineering, Production, and Operations to ensure timely material availability and feasible production plans that meet customer timelines.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing procurement/planning, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably Epicor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of procurement, production planning/scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills; experience with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred).
• Analytical mindset with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders with drawings and specs for suppliers and internal teams.
• Evaluate usage, lead times, and replenishment data to optimize procurement.
• Analyze pricing, specs, and delivery dates to select best suppliers.
• Communicate changes in cost or lead times to stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier on-time delivery performance and late PO dollars.
• Develop and maintain production scheduling plans based on capacity and demand.
• Create and adjust work orders for assembled, fabricated, and machined parts.
• Manage ERP/MRP inputs after BOMs are released to support ETO projects.
• Identify bottlenecks and coordinate with teams to resolve issues.
• Track production metrics like adherence to schedule and lead times.
• Maintain documentation and records for each job within ERP.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Description

Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications in composites and adhesives markets. MVP collaborates with its customers to offer tailored production solutions to meter, mix, dispense, and apply materials. For over 80 years, MVP has been a leading equipment provider for the marine, infrastructure, pool and bath, oil & gas, transportation, aerospace, and wind industries.

As a family-owned business, MVP serves its customers and communities with integrity and respect to create a better experience. Our same core values with which the company was founded on 80 years ago continue to guide us today as we create a better experience for our employees, customers, and communities.

• competitive medical (partially Company-paid)
• dental
• vision
• life and disability plan
• 401k retirement plan with a 4% match
• Paid Time Off (starting at 13 days per year)
• 9 Company-paid holidays
• 2 Floating holidays

Position Overview

The Buyer/Planner at MVP is responsible for both the procurement of materials and services and the production scheduling that keeps MVP's manufacturing operations running smoothly. This role blends the sourcing, supplier management, and purchase order execution of a Buyer with the scheduling, capacity planning, and production coordination of a Planner, ensuring the right materials and production plans are in place to meet customer and company timelines. The role requires close collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, Production, and Operations teams, with periodic on-site visits to the plant and suppliers.

Purchasing & Procurement Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders with drawing and specification packets for suppliers and internal departments.
• Evaluate and action MRP exception messages and suggestions based on usage and replenishment records.
• Document, analyze, and compare pricing, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Communicate supplier requirements to internal stakeholders regarding cost changes and changes in availability (lead-time).
• Monitor and report on supplier on-time delivery performance.
• Track and report on late PO dollars to optimize procurement processes.
• Respond to expediting requests.
• Maintain purchasing files, spreadsheets, and reports.

Production Planning Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust scheduling plans for production based on available resources, capacity, and demand.
• Plan, schedule, and produce work orders for assembled, fabricated, and machined parts.
• Monitor production processes, addressing potential bottlenecks and ensuring smooth workflow.
• Manage the ERP system after Engineering BOMs have been completed to create production plans for Engineer-to-Order projects.
• Monitor material supply flow and identify shortages or bottlenecks, working with other departments to resolve issues and offer alternative scheduling.
• Evaluate and report on production performance metrics, such as adherence to schedule and lead times.
• Organize, create, and maintain systems for information flow and records for each job.
• Regularly update ERP/MRP systems with current scheduling data, making adjustments as changes arise in production.
• Proactively identify challenges in the production schedule and work with relevant teams to develop contingency plans.

Cross-Functional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Advanced Equipment Engineers, the Machine Shop, Fabrication Shop, and Advanced Equipment Assemblers, as well as Sales, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Logistics, to determine appropriate commitments and schedules and ensure the timely, efficient flow of materials and services.
• Assist the Operations Managers in developing long-term strategies for optimizing production flow and resource utilization.
• Develop strategies aimed at improving production efficiency, reducing lead times, and bolstering production responsiveness.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Supplier on-time delivery rate.
• Value of late PO dollars.
• Adherence to production schedule and lead times.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, production planning/scheduling, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Epicor experience preferred).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk for 6-8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Other physical activity may include standing, climbing, grasping, kneeling, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, walking upstairs, and reaching.

Magnum Venus Products, Inc. is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship. Magnum Venus Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.