Planner / Buyer

Ulti-Mate Connector, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development resources

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect in Minneapolis, Minnesota is seeking a detail-oriented Planner/Buyer to ensure materials are available or on order in the quantities and timeframes needed to meet production and customer requirements.

You will collaborate cross-functionally to optimize production workflows, maintain ERP data as a single source of truth, and support procurement and production readiness to sustain on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business or related field; APICS certs valued.
• Experience: 1–3 years in manufacturing, planning or supply chain; ERP exposure beneficial.
• Industry knowledge: BOMs, scheduling, inventory controls; build-to-order familiarity preferred.
• Regulatory: Citizenship or export control requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Material Requirement Planning: ensure materials are available in precise quantities.
• Production Readiness: identify shortages early to protect the schedule.
• ERP data accuracy: maintain planning data as the single source of truth.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Infor VISUAL

SmartViews

Google Apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Job description

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Planner/Buyer

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: Doug McCarron

Job Type: Full Time

Summary:

At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world’s most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional dedicated seamless production flow as a buyer/planner. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure materials are available or on order in the quantities and timeframes needed to meet production and customer requirements, while providing material planning, manufacturing, and purchasing support across operations.

By bridging material planning with broader business strategy, this role ensures operational agility and alignment with long-term company objectives. You will collaborate cross-functionally to optimize production workflows, directly enhancing our delivery capabilities and fostering a culture of operational excellence. Your contributions will be pivotal in maintaining consistent product availability, which is fundamental to achieving our overall growth and customer satisfaction goals.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities:

Operational Execution

• Material Requirement Planning : Review customer demand and inventory levels to ensure materials are available in precise quantities, maintaining seamless production flow and meeting delivery commitments.
• Production Readiness : Identify shortages and inventory discrepancies early to proactively resolve issues, preventing production delays and protecting the manufacturing schedule.
• Maintain accurate planning and material data within the ERP system to provide a reliable "single source of truth," supporting better business decisions and operational agility.

Supply Chain Coordination

• Procurement Support : Assist Purchasing in creating and monitoring purchase orders to secure timely supplier commitments, directly reducing lead-time risks for critical components.
• Shortage Management : Follow up on past-due materials and escal ...
• Integrated Problem Solving : Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve complex material issues, fostering a culture of excellence and alignment with company objectives.

Position Requirements:

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, though not required; active progress toward APICS certification is also highly valued.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or supply chain operations is preferred, though not required; exposure to ERP software or material management systems is an asset.
• Industry Domain: Strong foundational knowledge of manufacturing operations, including understanding of Bills of Materials (BOM), production scheduling, and inventory control processes; familiarity with build-to-order environments is highly preferred
• Regulatory Compliance: Citizenship, or other legal/export control requirements apply.

Certifications & Competencies:

• Systems Proficiency: Infor VISUAL, SmartViews, Google Apps, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets,and Slides
• Core Competencies: Analytical thinking, attention to detail, effective communication, problem solving and adaptability, time management and prioritization, and technical proficiency.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal:

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Benefits & Perks: Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package featuring health coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and career development resources.
• Compensation based on Experience

EEO Statement

Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.

Location(s)

5301 East River Road, Minneapolis , Minnesota 55421 , United States

Workplace Type

On-site

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Aptiv expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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