Buyer/Planner

100 Wilsonart LLC; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSAs

Dependent Care

Vision Insurance

Wellness Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Internal Mobility

Mentorship

Paid Vacation

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Wilsonart is seeking a Buyer to analyze direct material replenishment and manage purchasing within the supply chain. You will perform planning tasks, ensure SKU availability, and collaborate with production teams to optimize stock levels.

The role emphasizes data analysis, negotiation, and use of ERP tools to improve cost and efficiency in a manufacturing setting. Located in the United States with on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; one additional year may substitute for a year of education.
• 1+ year of buyer experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand and determine replenishment volume vs stock level.
• Purchase all assigned SKUs with high availability (≈96%).
• Manage direct material replenishment and associated logistics.
• Coordinate with production teams to align supply and demand.
• Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory; address constraints.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Excel

Data analysis

Forecasting

Cost comparisons

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

INFOR

Oracle 10.7

R12

Job description

Win at Wilsonart At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, you’ll win with:

• Support that keeps you well
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• FSAs and dependent care options
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics
• Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents
• Opportunities to grow
• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals
• Time for what matters
• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY Analyze and manage direct material replenishment. Performs planning and other tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze demand and summary statistics to determine replenishment volume needed vs stock level desired.
• Work within established EOQ standards for suppliers.
• Purchase all assigned SKUs with >96% availability.
• Elevate constraints to the supply chain team.
• Manage slow-moving and obsolescence.
• Manage on-sight and off-sight inventories.
• Manage logistics for related direct material replenishment where necessary.
• Managed outsourced finished goods to include supply and demand pro-forma by product
• Manage treated paper hours for Low Pressure departments and reassign any LP back orders.
• Work closely with Oxford production team as well as Temple Low Pressure Teams.
• Back up scheduling for Oxford facility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate well in oral and written forms.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to analyze supply chain data and aid in improvements as needed.
• Ability to gather and evaluate information for material forecast.
• Ability to analyze cost comparisons.
• Knowledge and proficiency in INFOR, Oracle 10.7 and R12.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree. One additional year of experience may substitute for one year of required education with a maximum substitute of four years. Concentration in Business related field
• EXPERIENCE: 1+ year as a buyer preferably in the manufacturing space

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical Requirements - Light work - Tasks involve pushing/pulling, lifting and standing or using force equal to handling materials up to 20 pounds.

ENVIRONMENT

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Examples: executive, management and support positions

We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

At Wilsonart, we believe in the power of possibilities. Making surfaces that combine form and function. Flexibility and durability. Practicality and possibility. With our engineered surfaces, we can replicate the surfaces of nature. We can create new, inspired looks with more durable, sustainable materials. If it can be imagined, we can make it happen. We manufacture and distribute High Pressure Laminate, Coordinated TFL and Edgeband, Quartz, Solid Surface, Epoxy, and other decorative engineered surfaces for use in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality, and retail markets.