Purchasing & Inventory Planner (Sage X3) - Onsite

Ultimate Staffing; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) with 3% match

Tuition reimbursement

Casual dress code

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing seeks a Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialist to support manufacturing operations in the power electronics industry. You’ll manage purchasing, production scheduling, and inventory to ensure on-time delivery, working on‑site with Assembly, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams.

ERP experience is required, with Sage X3 preferred, to handle requisitions, POs, supplier coordination, cycle counts, and item master data. The role offers pay up to $30/hour, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing ERP environment; Sage X3 preferred.
• Purchasing, production planning, inventory control, and/or manufacturing coordination a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication across operations, purchasing, and warehouse teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities, including requisitions, purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and delivery tracking.
• Analyze purchasing requirements, obtain supplier quotes, negotiate pricing and lead times, and coordinate procurement.
• Create, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Issue, release, track, and close manufacturing work orders within Sage X3.
• Manage raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits; investigate variances and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain item master data, BOMs, routings, lead times, and planning parameters.
• Identify material shortages, coordinate expediting, and communicate production priorities.
• Partner with Assembly, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to support operations.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Inventory control

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site work

Tools

Sage X3

ERP systems

Job description

Ultimate Staffing seeks a Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialist to support manufacturing operations in the power electronics industry. You’ll manage purchasing, production scheduling, and inventory to ensure on-time delivery, working on‑site with Assembly, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams.

ERP experience is required, with Sage X3 preferred, to handle requisitions, POs, supplier coordination, cycle counts, and item master data. The role offers pay up to $30/hour, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.