Buyer / Planner

Hayward Holdings, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Buyer/Planner in Nashville to develop and manage production schedules, ensure material availability, and optimize manufacturing performance to meet customer demand.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to support operational goals and manage capacity, labor, and material requirements across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production planning, materials planning, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience, preferably AS/400 and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules and departmental work orders to support the master production plan.
• Analyze capacity, labor, and material requirements to ensure efficient production flow.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain planning data within ERP systems.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to support goals.
• Evaluate engineering changes, new product introductions, and inventory impacts.
• Expedite materials and production issues while balancing changing priorities.
• Prepare production and inventory reports and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier quality and non-conforming material resolution activities.

Skills

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUPs

ERP/MRP experience

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

AS/400

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Hayward is a global leader in residential and commercial pool equipment, delivering innovative solutions that help customers enjoy water safely, efficiently, and sustainably. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a Buyer/Planner to play a critical role in supporting our manufacturing operations and driving supply chain excellence.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the Materials team, you will be responsible for developing and managing production schedules, ensuring material availability, and optimizing manufacturing performance to meet customer demand.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage production schedules and departmental work orders to support the master production plan
• Analyze capacity, labor, and material requirements to ensure efficient production flow
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain planning data within AS/400 and Microsoft D365 ERP systems
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to support operational goals
• Evaluate engineering changes, new product introductions, and inventory impacts
• Expedite materials and production issues while balancing changing priorities
• Prepare production and inventory reports and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Support supplier quality and non-conforming material resolution activities

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of production planning, materials planning, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong ERP/MRP experience, preferably AS/400 and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills