Buyer Planner Manufacturing

Custom-Marine; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Low deductible

FSA

401k

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program

Job summary

Custom Marine Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Buyer Planner for our Neenah, WI facility to ensure an uninterrupted supply of quality parts at the lowest possible cost. You will work closely with Operations and Finance to align purchasing with production demands and company policies.

The role requires negotiating with suppliers, managing MRP/ERP inputs, and continuously improving procurement processes. You will monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and contribute to cost savings while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP and ERP systems and BOM structures.
• Knowledge of supplier quoting, ordering, and delivery tracking.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all purchasing to meet production needs.
• Negotiate best value with suppliers and reduce lead times.
• Collaborate with Operations, Inventory Control, Sales, Manufacturing, and Finance.
• Review POs, ensure timely delivery, and maintain purchasing data.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage supplier performance.
• Lift up to 35 lbs. and maintain organized work area.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Understanding of BOM

MRP exposure

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

APICS CPM certification

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Excel

Job description

About this position

Custom Marine Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Buyer Planner for our facility in Neenah, WI.

Be part of our Custom Marine Inc. team and enjoy our excellent benefits:

• Medical Insurance (FREE employee)
• Vision Insurance
• LOW deductible and LOW out of pocket max
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k Retirement Plans
• Company paid Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Reward Program

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all purchasing
• Ensure an uninterrupted supply of quality parts at the lowest possible cost
• Work with Operations, Inventory Control, Sales, Manufacturing, and Finance Depts
• Purchase materials for production and other uses to meet production needs per instructions
• Negotiate best value with suppliers
• Identify and reduce long lead times in the system by utilizing material strategies with suppliers
• Review daily MRP exception message, purchase order status, and order action reports and take appropriate action
• Ensure timely delivery of products to support manufacturing
• Maintain purchasing data in computer system so that it is always current
• Resolve problems that occur periodically with suppliers
• Bring vendors on as needed to review pricing, inventory, and process improvements to identify cost savings
• Maintain acceptable attendance, quality, and productivity
• Maintains a neat and organized work area
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present/future material needs
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers
• Prepare purchase requisitions, approve and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions
• Be able to lift 35 lbs.
• Performs other assignments as required

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred
• Previous experience in purchasing or demonstrated ability
• 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment
• Understanding of engineering drawings and flow charts
• MRP exposure required
• Knowledge of Bill of Material structuring
• Experience dealing with suppliers including quoting, order processing and tracking delivery and quality performance
• Intermediate level of computer skills in e-mail, internet, Word, and Excel
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills needed
• APICS or CPM classes and certifications
• ERP/MRP system

Custom Marine Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.