Buyer/Planner - Keep Manufacturing Moving Forward!

ManpowerGroup; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Profit sharing program

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

11 paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Buyer/Planner in Sanford, Maine to keep manufacturing moving forward. You will purchase production materials, manage work orders, and align scheduling with ERP/MRP data to support on-time production.

Epicor experience is a plus, and strong organization helps you multitask in a fast-paced environment. This direct-hire role offers solid benefits, career growth, and a commitment to long-term stability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience purchasing production materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems; Epicor experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred and ability to multitask, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Purchase production materials and supplies to support manufacturing operations.
• Create, monitor, and close production work orders while maintaining ERP/MRP data.
• Prepare production schedules, expedite purchase orders, and resolve transaction issues throughout the manufacturing process.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Multitasking

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Epicor

Job description

Buyer/Planner - Keep Manufacturing Moving Forward!

Pay Rate: $50,000-$75,000/year

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM

Assignment Length: Direct-Hire

Our client is hiring a Buyer/Planner for an opening in Sanford, Maine. Join a growing manufacturing environment that offers outstanding benefits, long-term career stability, and opportunities for professional growth. This position offers $50,000-$75,000 annually and is a direct-hire opportunity.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing and production planning experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You'll play a critical role in ensuring materials are available when needed, production schedules stay on track, and operations run efficiently. Epicor experience is a plus, and strong organizational skills will help you thrive in this role.

Typical daily duties:

• Purchase production materials and supplies to support manufacturing operations
• Create, monitor, and close production work orders while maintaining ERP/MRP system data
• Prepare production schedules, expedite purchase orders, and resolve transaction issues throughout the manufacturing process

What we're looking for:

• Minimum 2 years of experience purchasing production materials in a manufacturing environment
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems; Epicor experience preferred
• Associate degree preferred and ability to multitask, prioritize work, and meet deadlines

Why you'll love this opportunity:

• Medical, dental, and group life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Profit sharing program
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and tuition reimbursement

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.