Buyer & Planner II — Production & Inventory Optimization

Fenner Precision Polymers; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with shift different_p

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) match

Career development

Personal development and career growth

Culture of trust and empowerment

Job summary

Fenner Precision Polymers is seeking a Buyer/Planner II to support production planning, scheduling, and inventory management. The role partners with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, Warehouse, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and material availability.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree in a related field with 3+ years in supply chain or planning, and hands-on experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field with strong analytical skills.
• 3+ years in supply chain, procurement, planning, inventory management, manufacturing, or related fields.
• Experience using ERP systems and data-driven planning methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate production schedules for assigned work centers.
• Lead continuous improvement of planning and shop floor control processes.
• Collaborate with Operations, IT, and Production to deploy new planning software.
• Monitor inventory and maintain appropriate stock levels to support demand.
• Track orders and communicate risks to customers and teams.
• Create and manage purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers.
• Support supplier communications and performance reporting.
• Assist with forecasting and ad hoc supply chain analysis.
• Contribute to cost and service improvements and working capital goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Project leadership

Multi-tasking

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Fenner Precision Polymers is seeking a Buyer/Planner II to support production planning, scheduling, and inventory management. The role partners with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, Warehouse, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and material availability.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree in a related field with 3+ years in supply chain or planning, and hands-on experience with ERP systems.