Sr Buyer/Planner

Artech LLC

Plymouth, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$45 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Trend Analysis, Inventory Levels, Materials Management, Materials Planning, Performance Analysis, Pivot Tables, Pricing, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Production Schedule, Production Support, Purchasing/Procurement, Supply Chain, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vlookups, Warehousing
LOCATION
Plymouth, MN
POSTED
7 days ago

Job Title: Sr Buyer/Planner
Job ID: 26590
Duration: 4 Months
Location: 3800 Annapolis Ln Plymouth Minnesota 55447
Pay Range:$40.00 - $45.00/hr. on W2

 

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

  1. Production Scheduling or Purchasing Experience
  2. Advanced Excel Skills
  3. Strong Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, schedule, and procure raw materials, components, and finished goods to support production.
  • Manage purchasing activities and supplier coordination.
  • Analyze demand, inventory levels, and production schedules to ensure material availability.
  • Track supplier performance, pricing trends, and delivery commitments.
  • Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams.
  • Resolve material shortages, supply issues, and scheduling conflicts.
  • Maintain accurate planning and procurement data in ERP/MRP systems.
  • Support inventory optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 5+ years of Buyer, Planner, Production Scheduler, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Materials Management experience.
  • Strong production scheduling and purchasing background.
  • Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, reporting).
  • Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Experience managing suppliers and material planning activities.

About the Company

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Artech LLC