BuyerPlanner II

Express Employment Pros - Conway, AR; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Pros - Conway, AR is seeking a skilled Materials Planner/Buyer to coordinate material flow, monitor supplier performance, and support purchasing and production planning.

You will maintain accurate inventory records, expedite materials, and help ensure on-time production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A High school diploma and 3+ years of related experience, plus SAP experience, are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Postsecondary education or coursework in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of related experience.
• Strong computer skills, including SAP experience.
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing industry preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory control, production scheduling, and materials management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite material flow between departments to meet production schedules.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and inventory records.
• Prepare reports on production progress, inventory levels, costs, and production-related issues.
• Assist with purchasing materials and services; back up Senior Buyer/Planner.
• Assist with inventory management of finished goods, work-in-process, and raw materials.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inventory data entry and timely transactions.
• Coordinate material availability to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Follow quality management system procedures.
• Reconcile work orders and transfer to finished production.
• Review and distribute work orders and shipment schedules with supervisors.
• Communicate with supervising staff to monitor progress.

Skills

Three+ years experience

Expediting

Order coordination

Communication/coordination

Data entry

Multitasking

Inventory analysis

Customer service

High-pressure environments

Strong computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary education or related coursework

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

General Responsibilities

Coordinates and expedites the flow of materials and work between departments to meet production schedules. Ensures timely delivery of materials, monitors supplier delivery performance, maintains accurate inventory records, and supports purchasing and production planning activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and promote good housekeeping practices.
• Review and distribute work orders and shipment schedules, coordinating with department supervisors to monitor production progress and completion dates.
• Prepare reports on production progress, inventory levels, costs, and production-related issues.
• Assist with purchasing materials, supplies, and services while providing backup support to the Senior Buyer/Planner.
• Assist with inventory management, including finished goods, work-in-process materials, and raw materials.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inventory data entry and ensure all inventory transactions are completed promptly.
• Monitor production schedule attainment and identify potential delays.
• Follow applicable quality management system procedures and requirements.
• Reconcile work orders and ensure completed jobs are properly transferred to finished production.
• Coordinate material availability and take independent action to help ensure on-time deliveries.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Postsecondary education or coursework in a related field preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of three years of related experience.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with SAP.
• Experience working in high-pressure environments, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of inventory control, production scheduling, and materials management preferred.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong organizational and expediting skills.
• Excellent computer and data entry skills.
• Knowledge of the steel industry preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to analyze inventory discrepancies and resolve problems independently.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Customer service experience is an asset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Work Relationships

Works closely with department supervisors, production personnel, purchasing, suppliers, and other internal departments to coordinate materials, communicate production needs, and ensure timely completion of scheduled work.

Decision-Making and Job Complexity

Requires independent judgment and initiative to coordinate material deliveries, resolve production scheduling issues, and maintain accurate inventory information. Accuracy in reporting and recordkeeping is essential to maintaining production efficiency and meeting delivery commitments.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Additional Job Requirements

• Extensive use of computers and related software and hardware.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and accurate inventory control.