Materials Buyer/Planner

Hendrickson; Middletown (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hendrickson in Berea, KY seeks a Materials Planner to manage MRP data integrity, maintain vendor files, and release work orders for production and outside processing. You will collaborate with procurement, shipping, and quality to ensure on-time deliveries and accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes supplier management, cost control, and continuous improvement, with responsibility for PO entry, inventory control, and supporting QOS metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience with MRP systems and procurement records in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, cost reductions, and corrective actions.
• Proven background in team leadership and project management; adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Ensures MRP data integrity and manages vendor files and work order releases for production and outside processing.
• Reviews requisitions and prepares purchase orders; maintains procurement records and inventories.
• Discusses defects with quality or vendors and implements corrective actions; may serve as Quality Auditor.
• Backups QOS metrics monitoring for supplier delivery, forecast accuracy, and inventory days on hand.
• Participates in continuous improvement teams and handles MRO and PO entry/receipt.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Material planning

MRP

Supply chain management

Supplier management

Team leadership

Change management

Project management

Lean manufacturing

KANBAN

KAIZEN

Cycle counting

GMP

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in related field

3-5 years materials experience in manufacturing

Tools

MRP systems

Inventory software

Barcode/ADC tech

Job description

159 Glades Rd, Berea , Kentucky 40403 , United States

Position Type

Full-time

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Performs scheduling activities including interfacing with production and customer service to achieve delivery performance of 95% to internal and OEM customers. Works with shipping and receiving personnel to ensure accurate on time shipments and documentation for 95% vendor delivery performance, including shipping transactions and production receipts.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures MRP data integrity, vendor files and work order releases for production and outside processing (where applicable). Acts as the facility’s backup contact for system problems.
• Reviews requisitions and prepares purchase orders. Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality department, users or vendors and others to determine source of problems and takes corrective action. May serve as an Internal Quality Auditor.
• Backup responsibility for QOS metrics on: Supplier Delivery, Forecast Accuracy, Working Capital (inventory days on hand).
• Participant on various continuous improvement teams ranging from Team Leader to participant.
• MRO and PO entry and receipt
• All other duties as assigned

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Education and Training

High School Diploma; or Associate degree in a related field or 3-5 years’ materials experience in manufacturing facility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Material/Planning experience in manufacturing environment required
• Strong skills in MRP and Supply Chain management, i.e., procurement, production control, shipping and receiving, transportation
• Proven background/experience with supplier management, supplier improvement, cost reductions and corrective actions
• Proven background/experience with team leadership, team building and participation
• Proven background/experience with change management, problem determination and project management
• Ability to adapt to continuous improvement and changing environments
• Strong knowledge/understanding in IT, ADC (bar coding), shipping and receiving and inventory and production software
• Understanding of the value chain and supply chain process
• APICS Certification preferred (CPIM, CPM or CIRM)
• Understanding lean manufacturing principles and KANBAN, KAIZEN techniques
• Knowledge of cycle counting and good manufacturing practices
• Works well under pressure
• Organized with strong follow-up skills
• Hands‑on, systematic individual with strong analytical skills
• Energetic and results‑oriented
• Professionalism and integrity to communicate and work with employees at all levels of the organization
• Results oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility

Physical Demands

Frequent need to move about inside plant and office designated areas.

Walking Reaching

Environmental Conditions

Office areas and non temperature-controlled manufacturing work environment with adequate lighting and ventilation. Dust/Debris, oil, and noise.

• Innovative - Feeling comfortable in fast-changing environments; being willing to take risks and to consider new and untested approaches
• Tactical - Emphasizing the production of immediate results by focusing on short-range, hands‑on, practical strategies
• Production - Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels.
• Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives to assist colleagues with theirs.
• Consensual - Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision‑making process.
• Attention to Detail - Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Development & Continual Learning - Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self‑improvement.

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.
We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.