Lean Production Planner & Buyer

Industrial Scientific Corporation; Everett, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluke, part of Fortive, is hiring a Planner Buyer in Everett, WA, to coordinate production plans and ensure continuous supply with Lean strategies. You will work with factory teams, resolve line-stoppages, and collaborate with sourcing and NPI teams on new product launches.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years in planning, purchasing, and inventory control within a lean manufacturing environment, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication and time management abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or a related field.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• 1–4 years planning, purchasing, and inventory control experience in lean manufacturing.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with factory teams to ensure continuous supply meeting quality and delivery standards.
• Resolve vendor line-stopping issues and drive Lean material strategies.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and NPI teams to launch new products.
• Develop action plans for inventory control with schedulers and factories.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Fluke, part of Fortive, is hiring a Planner Buyer in Everett, WA, to coordinate production plans and ensure continuous supply with Lean strategies. You will work with factory teams, resolve line-stoppages, and collaborate with sourcing and NPI teams on new product launches.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years in planning, purchasing, and inventory control within a lean manufacturing environment, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication and time management abilities.