Buyer & Planner I: Material Flow & Scheduling

Medical Murray; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (BCBS)

Dental coverage

Vision and life insurance (companyPaid

Disability insurance (short & long)

HSA plans

401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan

18 days PTO

TeleDoc access

Identity protection

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary life insurance

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Medical Murray in Lake Zurich, IL is seeking a Buyer/Planner I to support our manufacturing operations by managing inventory flow, coordinating purchasing activities, maintaining production schedules, and partnering with suppliers and internal teams. You will help ensure on-time delivery of high-quality medical devices and subassemblies.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in purchasing or planning, experience with ERP/MRP systems, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, planning, or a related manufacturing role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material requirements using ERP data and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and support JIT delivery, Kanban, and min/max systems.
• Coordinate material deliveries based on production schedules and ship dates.
• Partner with Inventory, Production, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to support changing priorities.
• Identify material risks or shortages early to minimize production disruptions.
• Support cycle counts and inventory corrections as needed.
• Drive procurement for production materials and support MRO purchasing as backup.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, amendments, and related ERP transactions.
• Work with suppliers on pricing, lead times, deliveries, and service expectations.
• Track vendor data, quotes, lead times, and performance.
• Review open orders and adjust based on demand and inventory position.
• Escalate supplier concerns to Materials Manager when appropriate.
• Develop and maintain production schedules for assigned customers/lines.
• Publish monthly production schedules and support 30/60/90 operations planning.
• Participate in GEMBA meetings and share material status updates.
• Collaborate with Production leadership to anticipate staffing and resource needs.
• Support production continuity across shifts and second-shift transitions.
• Participate in customer meetings as needed.
• Provide work orders and sub-assembly plans to the production floor.
• Compile Lot History Records to support compliant manufacturing.
• Support supplier quality reviews and supplier quality agreements awareness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across planning, purchasing, and supply chain processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Related field degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Medical Murray in Lake Zurich, IL is seeking a Buyer/Planner I to support our manufacturing operations by managing inventory flow, coordinating purchasing activities, maintaining production schedules, and partnering with suppliers and internal teams. You will help ensure on-time delivery of high-quality medical devices and subassemblies.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in purchasing or planning, experience with ERP/MRP systems, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly