Production Planner & Purchasing Specialist

#twiceasnice Recruiting; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Immediate vesting

PTO

Job summary

The client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join their operations team. You will be responsible for production scheduling, inventory management, purchasing, and vendor relationship management, ensuring raw materials flow efficiently from supplier to production line.

In this fast-paced environment, you will apply ERP/MRP expertise and strong communication to optimize schedules, manage supplier performance, and support on-time delivery across two facilities, contributing

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with production planning, purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain required.
• Vendor and supplier management experience required.
• Experience with ERP/MRP system required.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage daily/weekly production schedules to meet demand and business objectives.
• Ensure materials, labor, and production resources are aligned to manufacturing schedule.
• Convert customer orders into production plans and scheduling requirements.
• Monitor production performance output; identify variances/adjust schedules as needed.
• Partner with Operations, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to drive on-time delivery.
• Lead MRP-driven purchasing activities across two facilities.
• Maintain optimal raw material, finished goods inventory levels.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and need for replenishment in timely manner.
• Evaluate/source suppliers against quality, cost, delivery standards; maintain key relationships.
• Maintain pricing agreements; review quotations and issue PO's per company policy.
• Develop vendor performance metrics and supplier scorecards.
• Maintain accurate ERP records - inventory, purchasing, material tracking updated in real time.
• Ensure effective recordkeeping during manufacturing process from receipt to finished goods.
• Communicate proactively on supply disruptions, delays, and production issues across operations.
• Partner with Customer Service, Operations, Finance, and Plant Leadership on shared objectives.

Skills

communication skills

decision-making

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

The client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join their operations team. You will be responsible for production scheduling, inventory management, purchasing, and vendor relationship management, ensuring raw materials flow efficiently from supplier to production line.

In this fast-paced environment, you will apply ERP/MRP expertise and strong communication to optimize schedules, manage supplier performance, and support on-time delivery across two facilities, contributing