Planner/Buyer: Optimize Production & Inventory

bdx; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Columbus, NE is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to establish production schedules and secure materials for manufacturing operations.

You will partner with production, planners, buyers, and logistics to balance inventory, process orders, and maintain schedule integrity.

Qualified candidates have a BA/BS in SCM or Business, 5 years in manufacturing/SCM, and strong SAP/ERP and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Business required.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing or supply chain management.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and SAP is a plus.
• Strong planning, buying, and inventory management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Establish manufacturing production schedules and ensure materials are available.
• Collaborate with production operators, planners, buyers, and logistics.
• Balance raw materials and supplies to minimize on-hand inventory.
• Prevent material outages and production stoppages, avoid backorders.
• Maintain open orders and align them in the production plan.
• Maintain ongoing communication with manufacturing on schedules and materials.
• Process and distribute Experimental Orders.
• Review system planned component purchases and convert to vendor POs.
• Interact with supplier reps on orders and changes.
• Coordinate with floor personnel for feedback on low inventory.
• Co-coordinate with other Planner/Buyers on component demands and finished goods shipments.
• Ensure inventory integrity with manufacturing and system reliability.
• Assist with compliance measurement reporting systems.
• Support new/experimental product runs including component changes.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Planning/Buying knowledge

MRP/ERP knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teambuilding skills

Microsoft Office

SAP knowledge

Education

BA/BS- Supply Chain Management or Business

Job description

BD in Columbus, NE is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to establish production schedules and secure materials for manufacturing operations.

You will partner with production, planners, buyers, and logistics to balance inventory, process orders, and maintain schedule integrity.

Qualified candidates have a BA/BS in SCM or Business, 5 years in manufacturing/SCM, and strong SAP/ERP and MS Office skills.