Planner / Buyer ($32/hr)
Complete Staffing SolutionsLocation: Danvers, MA - on-site
Pay Rate: $32.00 per hour
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Planner / Buyer to support purchasing, inventory management, and material planning operations within a manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for coordinating the procurement and timely delivery of materials, maintaining inventory levels, and working closely with v
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endors and internal departments to ensure efficient production operations.
The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing or materials planning, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with ERP systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels, material availability, and delivery schedules to support production needs.
• Coordinate with vendors to track orders, expedite deliveries, and resolve supply issues.
• Work closely with receiving, warehouse, production, engineering, shipping, and accounting teams.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records within ERP systems.
• Identify potential material shortages or delivery delays and proactively communicate solutions.
• Evaluate vendor performance and assist in resolving purchasing, quality, and logistics issues.
• Generate and review purchasing reports to ensure inventory and delivery objectives are met.
• Support compliance with company quality and safety procedures.
Qualifications
• 1+ years of experience in purchasing, materials planning, procurement, or a related manufacturing role preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience working with ERP systems required; SAP or Microsoft Great Plains preferred.
• Familiarity with purchase orders, inventory management, and vendor coordination.
• Experience in an ISO- or FDA-regulated manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.