Buyer Planner Coordinator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Buyer/Planner to ensure timely materials, accurate inventory, and aligned production schedules. The role partners with suppliers and internal teams to support daily operations in a manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates bring basic purchasing and production planning knowledge, strong analytics, and ERP/MRP experience (Oracle a plus). This is a great entry to mid-level opportunity with room for growth within the supply chain

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of purchasing, inventory, procurement, or production planning.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems required (Oracle preferred).
• Previous manufacturing, inventory, administrative, or supply chain experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, parts, and services for production.
• Create and track purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and help prevent shortages.
• Schedule production work orders and support manufacturing timelines.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding deliveries, pricing, and quality concerns.
• Resolve order, inventory, and invoice discrepancies.
• Update purchasing and planning information within the ERP system.
• Work with production, engineering, customer service, and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Purchasing basics

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Oracle

Job description

Ready to put your organization, communication, and problem-solving skills to work in a manufacturing environment? This Buyer/Planner role helps ensure materials arrive on time, inventory stays accurate, and production schedules stay on track. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to support day-to-day operations and keep manufacturing running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, customer service, or administrative support. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of procurement and production planning, strong analytical skills, and experience working within ERP/MRP systems (Oracle experience is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, parts, and services for production
• Create and track purchase orders
• Monitor inventory levels and help prevent shortages
• Schedule production work orders and support manufacturing timelines
• Communicate with suppliers regarding deliveries, pricing, and quality concerns
• Resolve order, inventory, and invoice discrepancies
• Update purchasing and planning information within the ERP system
• Work with production, engineering, customer service, and quality teams
• Support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives

Skills & Qualifications

• Basic understanding of purchasing, inventory, procurement, or production planning
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems required (Oracle preferred)
• Previous manufacturing, inventory, administrative, or supply chain experience preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Why You'll Love It

• Entry-level opportunity with room for growth
• Mix of office, planning, purchasing, and supply chain responsibilities
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to learn purchasing, inventory management, and production planning