Manufacturing Buyer & Planner - Cost-Saving Sourcing & MRP

Custom-Marine; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Low deductible

FSA

401k

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program

Job summary

Custom Marine Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Buyer Planner for our Neenah, WI facility to ensure an uninterrupted supply of quality parts at the lowest possible cost. You will work closely with Operations and Finance to align purchasing with production demands and company policies.

The role requires negotiating with suppliers, managing MRP/ERP inputs, and continuously improving procurement processes. You will monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and contribute to cost savings while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP and ERP systems and BOM structures.
• Knowledge of supplier quoting, ordering, and delivery tracking.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all purchasing to meet production needs.
• Negotiate best value with suppliers and reduce lead times.
• Collaborate with Operations, Inventory Control, Sales, Manufacturing, and Finance.
• Review POs, ensure timely delivery, and maintain purchasing data.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage supplier performance.
• Lift up to 35 lbs. and maintain organized work area.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Understanding of BOM

MRP exposure

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

APICS CPM certification

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Excel

Job description

Custom Marine Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Buyer Planner for our Neenah, WI facility to ensure an uninterrupted supply of quality parts at the lowest possible cost. You will work closely with Operations and Finance to align purchasing with production demands and company policies.

The role requires negotiating with suppliers, managing MRP/ERP inputs, and continuously improving procurement processes. You will monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and contribute to cost savings while