Strategic Plant Buyer & Inventory Optimizer

Creative Polymer Solutions Llc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

DCFSA

Job summary

Creative Polymer Solutions Llc is seeking a Plant Buyer at our manufacturing facility in Pinson, AL. The role focuses on ordering inbound raw materials, scheduling deliveries, and developing inventory tracking for non-ERP items.

Responsibilities include supplier relations, ensuring compliance with policies and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement in procurement and production processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Experience in purchasing or procurement in manufacturing or supply chain settings preferred.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and scheduling inbound raw materials and goods for production.
• Develop inventory tracking for items not captured in the ERP system.
• Maintain supplier performance and resolve delivery issues.
• Ensure purchasing activities align with policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve procurement processes and reduce lead times.

Skills

Sourcing & procurement

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Compliance & quality

Process improvement

Production understanding

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business/Logistics

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Creative Polymer Solutions Llc is seeking a Plant Buyer at our manufacturing facility in Pinson, AL. The role focuses on ordering inbound raw materials, scheduling deliveries, and developing inventory tracking for non-ERP items.

Responsibilities include supplier relations, ensuring compliance with policies and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement in procurement and production processes.