Senior Materials Buyer Planner

LHH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

401k plan

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Senior Materials Buyer/Planner to support material planning, purchasing, and inventory management in a manufacturing environment. The role ensures materials are available to meet production requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in materials planning in manufacturing, strong MRP/ERP knowledge, PO management, supplier coordination, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in materials planning, purchasing, or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of material requirements planning, inventory management, and lead times.
• Experience with PO management and supplier coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage material planning and purchasing to support production requirements.
• Run and review MRP, convert needs into purchase orders.
• Plan and schedule purchased materials based on production demand and inventory needs.
• Monitor material availability and address shortages or disruptions.
• Maintain ERP data for material planning and purchasing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient material flow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Supplier management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Materials Buyer/Planner to support material planning, purchasing, inventory management, and supplier performance within a manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for ensuring materials are available to meet production requirements while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and supporting overall supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with MRP/ERP systems, materials planning, purchasing, inventory management, and supplier coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage material planning and purchasing activities to support production requirements.
• Run and review MRP requirements and convert material needs into purchase orders.
• Plan and schedule purchased materials based on production demand and inventory requirements.
• Monitor material availability and proactively address potential shortages or supply disruptions.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier schedules, and delivery requirements.
• Expedite, reschedule, or adjust material deliveries as production needs change.
• Maintain accurate material planning and purchasing data within the ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels and support initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
• Partner with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, and material availability issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and inventory control processes.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain and material availability risks.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Warehouse, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams to ensure efficient material flow.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in materials planning, purchasing, buying, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with MRP and ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of material requirements planning, production planning, inventory management, lead times, and safety stock.
• Experience managing purchase orders, suppliers, and delivery schedules.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices, including FIFO, cycle counting, and inventory accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and supplier management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Benefit offerings PTO/Holiday pay, Medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, long‑term disability, employee assistance program, and a 401k plan.

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