Buyer/Planner (Supply Chain/Material Planning Exp Req)

Buyer/Planner (Supply Chain/Material Planning Exp Req)Location: Minneapolis, MNSalary: $70,000 - $80,000 DOE + Corporate Incentive Bonus + BenefitsBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, PTOJob Type: Full TimeSchedule: M-F, ~40 Hours per WeekStart Date: ASAPSponsorship: Not Available

Buyer/Planner (Supply Chain/Material Planning Exp Req) Description

Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking for a Buyer/Planner to add to their Purchasing Department team in Minneapolis, MN. You will keep the supply chain moving - ensuring material availability never becomes the reason a customer order misses. Ideal candidates have experience in material planning, inventory control, or production planning and use a proactive, data-driven approach to balance cost with service efficiency. If you enjoy fast-paced work, collaborating with others, and using systems and analytics to improve your work efficiency and results, this may be the perfect role for you. This is a great opportunity to join a company that values growth and collaboration, innovation, precision, and impact.

Buyer/Planner (Supply Chain/Material Planning Exp Req) Responsibilities

• Build material plans aligned to demand variability based on historical usage, forecasts, trends• Anticipate demand shifts and adjust plans accordingly through collaboration with internal teams• Maintain optimal inventory levels across 8,000+ active SKUs• Manage safety stock and re-order points using ERP/MRP systems for material replenishment• Communicate with suppliers about material requirements, delivery schedules, and changes• Align production schedules, material availability, and customer delivery commitments• Support kitting, staging, and replenishment for engineered assemblies and configured products • Manage accurate planning parameters in ERP systems• Participate in SIOP meetings; contribute to scenario planning and cross-functional alignment• Drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy, inventory health, and ERP system utilization • Liaise with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Engineering on priorities and timelines

Buyer/Planner (Supply Chain/Material Planning Exp Req) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Engineering, or related field required• 3+ years material planning, inventory control, or production planning experience required• CPIM certification or willingness to obtain within first year of employment required• MRP/ERP system experience required• Excel and data analysis tools experience required