Strategic Buyer & Materials Planner

Sacoma Specialty Products, LLC; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacoma Specialty Products, LLC, in Edinburgh, Indiana, is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join the Production Planning team. This full‑time on-site role focuses on material planning, purchasing, supplier management, and inventory optimization to support manufacturing operations.

The candidate will leverage ERP/MRP (Epicor a plus) and advanced Excel to forecast demand, translate it into material plans, and ensure timely delivery while minimizing costs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing or supplier negotiation.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP/MRP system (Epicor a plus).
• Experience monitoring demand forecasts and translating them into material plans.
• Ability to anticipate material shortages and address supply issues before production impact.
• Strong data analysis skills including advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling).
• Strong ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Material Planning & MRP: Review and analyze MRP, safety stock, lead times and forecasts.
• Purchasing & Procurement: Create, issue, track, and manage purchase orders for raw materials and components.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, monitor on-time delivery, resolve issues.
• Production Alignment: Coordinate with production, scheduling, and sales to align material availability with build plans.
• Inventory Optimization: Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages while reducing excess/obsolete inventory.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain planning parameters, cost records, and lead times in the ERP system.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in purchasing processes, inventory accuracy, and material flow.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting to material plans

Attention to detail

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Communication skills

Supply chain concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Epicor ERP

Excel

Job description

Sacoma Specialty Products, LLC, in Edinburgh, Indiana, is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join the Production Planning team. This full‑time on-site role focuses on material planning, purchasing, supplier management, and inventory optimization to support manufacturing operations.

The candidate will leverage ERP/MRP (Epicor a plus) and advanced Excel to forecast demand, translate it into material plans, and ensure timely delivery while minimizing costs.