Buyer Production Planner

Doncasters; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Doncasters in Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking a Buyer/Production Planner to keep materials, suppliers, and schedules moving in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will develop and maintain production schedules, manage work-order priorities, and collaborate with Operations to align demand, capacity, and delivery.

Proven experience in purchasing, materials planning, ERP/MRP systems, and supplier expediting is required; you will support front-office activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, production planning, materials planning, or related manufacturing roles.
• Proven ability to develop production schedules and manage work-order priorities.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, purchase orders, inventory, and material planning.
• Experience expediting materials and managing supplier delivery commitments.
• Ability to balance customer demand, material availability, and production capacity.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, analytics, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing, material availability, inventory and production requirements for Springfield operations.
• Develop and maintain production schedules and prioritize work orders.
• Manage purchasing activities including PO creation, supplier communication, expediting, and resolving shortages.
• Monitor ERP/MRP data to identify constraints and address issues before impact.
• Collaborate across functions and support front-office and admin tasks as needed.

Skills

Purchasing

Production planning

Materials planning

Supply chain

ERP/MRP systems

Purchase orders

Inventory management

Expediting materials

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

State

Massachusetts

Country

United States

Job Description

The Role

Are you an experienced Buyer or Production Planner who enjoys keeping materials, suppliers, and production schedules moving?

Do you thrive in a manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly and strong planning makes the difference between a delay and an on-time delivery?

At Doncasters, we have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer/Production Planner to join our team in Springfield, Massachusetts.

The salary range for this role is $80,000-$86,000 annually.

Why Join Us?

Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there's a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen?

Doncasters is a specialist manufacturer of complex, precision-cast components for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines, supporting leading OEM programs around the world.

We excel in turning metals into motion, working with advanced alloys and complex product designs to provide high-performance solutions for specialist applications. With more than 3,000 employees across 14 core manufacturing facilities globally, we have the scale, expertise, and experience required to support some of the world's leading aerospace engine and industrial gas turbine manufacturers.

At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more together. Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role contributes to something much bigger.

Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward: Excellence, Commitment, Integrity, and Teamwork.

What We Can Offer You

• An interesting and varied manufacturing environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to contribute to a global organization with a long-standing manufacturing legacy

The Role

As Buyer/Production Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating purchasing, material availability, inventory, and production requirements to support the Springfield operation. You will develop and maintain production schedules, manage work-order priorities, and work closely with Operations to ensure customer demand, material availability, capacity, and delivery requirements remain aligned.

You will also manage purchasing activities, including purchase orders, supplier communication, delivery commitments, expediting materials, and resolving shortages or discrepancies. Using ERP/MRP systems and production data, you will monitor inventory and material requirements, identify potential constraints, and help address issues before they impact production or customer delivery.

The role requires close collaboration across Operations, Quality, Finance, Commercial, and other functions to maintain accurate information and support changing business priorities. As part of our Springfield front-office team, the position will also support general front-office and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Interested?

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in purchasing, production planning, materials planning, supply chain, or a related role within manufacturing
• Experience developing and managing production schedules and work-order priorities
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, purchase orders, inventory, and material planning
• Experience managing supplier delivery commitments and expediting materials when necessary
• The ability to balance customer demand, material availability, production capacity, and delivery requirements
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve shortages, discrepancies, scheduling conflicts, and production bottlenecks
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• The ability to manage changing priorities and collaborate effectively across multiple functions
• A willingness to support front-office and administrative responsibilities as part of the Springfield team

Equal opportunities

Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability-physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] .