Materials Planner I – Buyer/Planner, ERP/MRP

Medical Murray; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Murray, a private medical device company founded in 1996, is seeking a Buyer/Planner I to join our Lake Zurich, IL operations. The role focuses on inventory management, material flow, and coordinating production schedules to meet customer demand.

You will work across Inventory, Production, Engineering, and Customer Service to secure materials, monitor stock levels, and drive procurement processes while supporting lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, planning, or a related manufacturing role.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with solid problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and maintain productive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material requirements using ERP data and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels, supporting JIT delivery, Kanban, and min/max systems.
• Coordinate material deliveries based on production schedules, capacity, and ship dates.
• Partner with Inventory, Production, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to support changing priorities.
• Identify and communicate material risks or shortages early to minimize production disruptions.
• Support cycle counts and inventory corrections as needed.
• Drive the procurement process for production materials and support MRO purchasing as backup.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, amendments, and related ERP transactions.
• Work with suppliers on pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and service expectations.
• Track and maintain accurate vendor data, including quotes, lead times, and performance.
• Proactively review open orders and adjust based on demand and inventory position.
• Escalate supplier concerns to the Materials Manager when appropriate.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Medical Murray, a private medical device company founded in 1996, is seeking a Buyer/Planner I to join our Lake Zurich, IL operations. The role focuses on inventory management, material flow, and coordinating production schedules to meet customer demand.

You will work across Inventory, Production, Engineering, and Customer Service to secure materials, monitor stock levels, and drive procurement processes while supporting lean initiatives and continuous improvement.