Buyer/Planner

The Davis Companies Inc.; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davis Companies Inc. seeks an experienced Materials Planner / Buyer to support purchasing, production planning, inventory management, and supplier relationships in a manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, suppliers, and internal teams to meet customer demand while controlling costs, inventory, and lead times. Responsibilities include creating POs/WOs, developing production plans, managing suppliers, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in SCM, Business Admin, Operations, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of supply chain, materials, purchasing, or planning experience.
• Strong ERP or MRP system experience required.
• NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Experience working with BOMs and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and materials planning to support production and customer demand.
• Create purchase orders and work orders.
• Develop production plans based on backlog, forecasts, capacity, and material availability.
• Manage suppliers, sourcing activities, and contract negotiations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier selection and consolidation.
• Monitor PO/work order dates and customer order requirements.
• Expedite or push out orders as production needs change.
• Maintain reorder points and min/max inventory levels.
• Support accurate inventory levels and material availability.
• Manage BOMs and related material requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering during new product introductions.
• Track and report key performance metrics.
• Support MRB and ECN activities.
• Ensure purchasing and materials meet regulatory requirements.
• Travel approximately 5-10% as needed.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Cost savings identification

Production planning

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Materials Planner / Buyer to support purchasing, production planning, inventory management, and supplier relationships within a manufacturing environment. This position will work closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and other internal teams to help meet customer demand while controlling cost, inventory, and lead times.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing and materials planning activities to support production and customer demand
• Create purchase orders and work orders
• Develop production plans based on backlog, forecasts, capacity, and material availability
• Manage suppliers, sourcing activities, and contract negotiations
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier selection, negotiation, and supply base consolidation
• Monitor and manage purchase order dates, work order dates, and customer order requirements
• Expedite or push out purchase orders as production needs change
• Maintain reorder points and min/max inventory levels
• Support accurate inventory levels and material availability
• Manage BOMs and related material requirements
• Work closely with engineering during new product introduction activities
• Track and report key performance metrics
• Support MRB and ECN activities
• Ensure purchasing and materials activities meet applicable regulatory requirements
• Travel approximately 5-10 percent as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred
• Equivalent relevant work experience may be considered
• Minimum 3 years of related supply chain, materials, purchasing, or planning experience
• Strong ERP or MRP system experience required
• NetSuite experience is a plus
• Experience with purchasing, sourcing, and supplier negotiations
• Experience identifying and delivering cost savings
• Manufacturing experience required
• Machine shop or fabrication environment experience preferred
• Experience working with BOMs
• Understanding of production planning and inventory management
• Basic understanding of financial and business analysis
• APICS coursework or certification is a plus
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Background:

Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply: