Buyer/Planner

NESC Staffing LLC; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NESC Staffing LLC is seeking a detail-focused Buyer/Planner to collaborate with the Supply Chain Manager, Manufacturing, Accounting, and suppliers. The role ensures materials are purchased and available, and that production jobs and schedules are accurately maintained.

Responsibilities include creating purchase orders, managing suppliers, maintaining Epicor records, and supporting month-end reporting. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this position based

Qualifications

• Associate degree or relevant technical/business education required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing, production planning, manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems required. Epicor knowledge a plus.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing and production planning processes.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders to support production requirements.
• Manage suppliers using key factors like price, quality, delivery, and service; monitor on-time delivery; coordinate expedites when necessary.
• Maintain accurate supplier, part, lead-time, buyer code, pricing, and other purchasing information in Epicor.
• Assist with month-end purchasing and inventory reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking / time management

Education

Associate degree or relevant technical/business education

Bachelor's degree a plus

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Buyer/Planner

The Buyer/Planner works closely with the Supply Chain Manager, Manufacturing, Accounting, and suppliers to ensure that required materials are purchased and available and that production jobs and schedules are accurately maintained.

Purchasing

• Prepare purchase orders to support production requirements
• Manage suppliers using key factors like price, quality, delivery, and service. Monitor suppliers for on-time delivery in support of production needs. Coordinate expedites when necessary.
• Maintain accurate supplier, part, lead-time, buyer code, pricing, and other purchasing information in Epicor.
• Assist with the preparation of information required for month-end purchasing and inventory reporting.

Production Planning

• Create, monitor, and close production work orders (jobs) in support of production operations. Identify and correct transaction issues as jobs move throughout the plant.
• Prepare production schedules to accurately assign production timing for incoming work.
• Interface with operations daily for all schedule-related issues.
• Maintain accurate and timely job information within Epicor.

Epicor System and Data Maintenance

• Perform daily data entry and maintain accurate purchasing and production information within Epicor.
• Enter and update purchase order information, including suppliers, quantities, prices, dates, lead times, and other pertinent information.
• Review information in Epicor for accuracy and identify discrepancies or missing information.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in multifunctional projects and process improvement activities.
• Maintain a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and doing-it-right to support customer satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal departments regarding purchasing and production planning activities.
• Adhere to all safe work practices and contributes to the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.
• Use Lean tools and concepts to identify opportunities to improve the flow of information and materials and eliminate waste.
• Make every effort to focus on doing-it-right to make sure the customer is happy or satisfied with our units.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Performance Metrics

• Purchase order accuracy and timely entry
• Timeliness and accuracy of Epicor transactions

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit/work on a computer for extended periods of time.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree or relevant technical/business education required. Bachelor's degree a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing, production planning, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems required. Epicor knowledge a plus.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing and production planning processes.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.