Buyer Planner Manufacturing

Custom-Marine; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (FREE employee)

Vision Insurance

Low deductible and out-of-pocket max

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401k Retirement Plans

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid vacations and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Reward Program

Job summary

Custom Marine Inc. in Neenah, WI, is seeking a Manufacturing Buyer Planner to ensure uninterrupted supply of quality parts at the lowest cost. You will collaborate with Operations, Inventory Control, Sales, Manufacturing and Finance to meet production needs and drive supplier performance.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing purchasing, familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, and a grasp of BOM structures and engineering drawings. Shift Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required for consideration.
• Previous purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and flow charts is preferred.
• MRP exposure is required.
• Knowledge of Bill of Materials structuring.
• Experience dealing with suppliers including quoting, order processing, and tracking delivery and quality performance.
• APICS or CPM classes and certifications are a plus.
• ERP/MRP systems experience is expected.

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 messages, purchase order status, and order action reports.
• Ensure timely delivery of products to support manufacturing.
• Maintain purchasing data in the computer system so 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.
• Be able to lift 35 lbs.
• Performs other assignments as required.

Skills

Manufacturing purchasing experience

Engineering drawings understanding

Bill of Materials knowledge

MRP exposure

ERP/MRP systems

Strong communication

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

APICS/CPM certifications

Tools

MRP software

ERP/MRP system

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.

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