Strategic Manufacturing Buyer & Planner

Custom-Marine

Wisconsin

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (FREE employee)

Vision Insurance

Low deductible and out-of-pocket max

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401k Retirement Plans

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid vacations and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Reward Program

Job summary

Custom Marine Inc. in Neenah, WI, is seeking a Manufacturing Buyer Planner to ensure uninterrupted supply of quality parts at the lowest cost. You will collaborate with Operations, Inventory Control, Sales, Manufacturing and Finance to meet production needs and drive supplier performance.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing purchasing, familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, and a grasp of BOM structures and engineering drawings. Shift Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required for consideration.
Previous purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing setting.
Understanding of engineering drawings and flow charts is preferred.
MRP exposure is required.
Knowledge of Bill of Materials structuring.
Experience dealing with suppliers including quoting, order processing, and tracking delivery and quality performance.
APICS or CPM classes and certifications are a plus.
ERP/MRP systems experience is expected.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all purchasing.
Ensure an uninterrupted supply of quality parts at the lowest possible cost.
Work with Operations, Inventory Control, Sales, Manufacturing, and Finance Depts.
Purchase materials for production and other uses to meet production needs per instructions.
Negotiate best value with suppliers.
Identify and reduce long lead times in the system by utilizing material strategies with suppliers.
Review daily MRP exception messages, purchase order status, and order action reports.
Ensure timely delivery of products to support manufacturing.
Maintain purchasing data in the computer system so it is always current.
Resolve problems that occur periodically with suppliers.
Bring vendors on as needed to review pricing, inventory, and process improvements to identify cost savings.
Maintain acceptable attendance, quality, and productivity.
Be able to lift 35 lbs.
Performs other assignments as required.