Junior Buyer/Production Planner

Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co.; Norwood (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Buyer/Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team in New Jersey.

The role focuses on ensuring material availability, supplier relationship management, and supporting production schedules for a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience in purchasing and planning, with ERP experience and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, inventory planning, supply chain coordination, materials planning, or related role.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Northvale, NJ. REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Ensure material and component availability to support sales and production schedules.
• Expedite critical or past due orders and revise purchase order dates.
• Report on material and component availability to support the purchasing team.
• Maintain system data accuracy, including lead-time, order minimums, supplier information, and current purchase order data.
• Collaborate with Quality Personnel to track defective product and communicate internal and external corrective actions.
• Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including Purchasing, Logistics, Production Scheduling, and other duties as assigned

Skills

1-2 years experience in purchasing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Business Analytics

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Junior Buyer/Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience buying and planning production within a manufacturing environment. In this role, you will ensure material availability to support production schedules, managing supplier relationships, expediting critical orders, and maintaining accurate planning and purchasing date. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career supply chain professional looking to expand their experience across procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics. This is an on-site position in New Jersey without current or future employer sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure material and component availability to support the sales and production schedules
• Expedite critical or past due orders and revise purchase order dates
• Report on the material and component availability to support the purchasing team
• Expedite critical or past due orders and revise purchase order dates
• Maintain system data accuracy, including lead-time, order minimums, supplier information, and current purchase order data
• Collaborate with Quality Personnel to track defective product and to communicate and monitor internal and external corrective actions
• Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including Purchasing, Logistics, Production Scheduling, and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, inventory planning, supply chain coordination, materials planning, or a related role preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
• We are seeking candidates who reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Northvale, NJ. REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and inventory control processes.
• Exposure to manufacturing, distribution, or production environments.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Financial Security: Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help you save for the future.
• Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO to recharge, plus paid Holidays throughout the year.