Sr Buyer/Planner

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.