Materials Planner & Buyer I — Growth & Impact

Lexington Mfg Inc; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO & paid holiday

Retirement plan with employer match

Profit Sharing

Monthly activities and events

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Lexington Manufacturing, LLC in Brainerd, MN is seeking an on-site Materials Planner/Buyer to plan, purchase, and manage materials to support production schedules and customer demand.

This role partners with suppliers and internal teams to monitor inventory, resolve delivery issues, maintain ERP/MRP data, and analyze key metrics; strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in purchasing, procurement, materials planning, inventory control, or supply chain operations.
• Manufacturing experience with production support, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail orientation and ability to work independently with teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, purchase, and manage materials to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels, coordinate material availability, and resolve supply/delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data and analyze key supply chain metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Supply Chain/Business/Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lexington Manufacturing, LLC in Brainerd, MN is seeking an on-site Materials Planner/Buyer to plan, purchase, and manage materials to support production schedules and customer demand.

This role partners with suppliers and internal teams to monitor inventory, resolve delivery issues, maintain ERP/MRP data, and analyze key metrics; strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential.