Strategic Materials & Production Planner

LB Foster; North Dakota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LB Foster is seeking a Buyer/Planner I to purchase materials from approved suppliers, schedule production, and release work orders to support plant capacity and customer requirements.

You will manage inbound logistics, track inventory, and collaborate across departments to optimize spend and on-time deliveries. ERP/MRP experience and strong communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field is required.
• ERP / MRP system experience preferred.
• Travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Purchase orders and work orders: create, release, maintain to support demand.
• Support ERP production planning by releasing work orders to meet customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and use tools like consigned or vendor-managed inventory.
• Identify and implement cost reduction through optimized sourcing and supplier collaboration.
• Manage relationships with domestic and international LB Foster supply bases.
• Coordinate inbound material using TMS, select carriers for best price/service.
• Ensure compliance with standards and local regulations for locations.
• Facilitate information flow between internal departments and suppliers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain

Tools

SAP ERP

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

LB Foster is seeking a Buyer/Planner I to purchase materials from approved suppliers, schedule production, and release work orders to support plant capacity and customer requirements.

You will manage inbound logistics, track inventory, and collaborate across departments to optimize spend and on-time deliveries. ERP/MRP experience and strong communication are essential for success in this role.