ERP-Savvy Buyer & Inventory Planner

Stoughton Trailers; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers is seeking a materials planner/purchasing professional to manage purchase orders, coordinate production build plans, and optimize inventory in a hands-on, cross-functional environment.

You will work with sourcing, planning, and manufacturing teams to forecast demand, manage lead times, and improve cost efficiency while ensuring timely supplier deliveries and adherence to contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; significant industry experience considered.
• 3+ years in material planning and/or purchasing in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of forecasting, order policy codes, demand management and lead-times.
• Strong project management and continuous improvement experience.
• Solid ERP experience and Microsoft Office skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Accountability to deliver on time and with quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; collaborative and persuasive.

Responsibilities

• Release purchase orders to suppliers via ERP on a timely basis.
• Coordinate with master scheduling and planning on production build plans and forecast updates.
• Manage ERP exception messages and actions on existing purchase orders.
• Communicate with suppliers on PO coordination and releases; manage discrepant materials.
• Coordinate material movement with material control to support manufacturing.
• Review inventory for excess/obsolete components and define action plans.
• Establish production planning parameters in the system to manage inventory levels.
• Engage with sales on incoming orders and provide status updates.
• Negotiate costs and payment terms with suppliers; manage supplier agreements and contracts.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Persuasive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Engineering/Business or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stoughton Trailers is seeking a materials planner/purchasing professional to manage purchase orders, coordinate production build plans, and optimize inventory in a hands-on, cross-functional environment.

You will work with sourcing, planning, and manufacturing teams to forecast demand, manage lead times, and improve cost efficiency while ensuring timely supplier deliveries and adherence to contracts.