Manufacturing Planner and Buyer

Now Hiring Manufacturing Buyer and Planner

Location: Jonesboro, AR

Salary: $80,000+ (based on experience) + Monthly bonus opportunities

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7 AM - 4:30 PM

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Staffmark has a full-time opportunity for a Manufacturing Buyer and Planner. Get on board immediately with our premier client and get your career moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement data, inventory trends, and supplier performance to inform purchasing decisions.
• Execute full procurement cycle: order placement, acknowledgment, delivery tracking, and on-time fulfillment.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and logistics teams to align material availability with manufacturing and distribution needs.
• Manage key projects and program launches related to resourcing, cost savings, vendor compliance, and lead time reduction.
• Identify and resolve supply chain risks or disruptions using data-driven insights.
• Maintain accurate records in ERP systems, including purchase orders, vendor data, and pricing.
• Evaluate change requests to support customer demands and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Implement continuous improvement practices in procurement, inventory turnover, and supplier issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership using data visualization tools and reporting dashboards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years in procurement or supply chain within manufacturing and/or distribution.
• ERP Proficiency: SAP, Oracle, JDE, Epicor, or similar systems.
• Data Tools: Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Demand Planning & Forecasting: Knowledge of best practices in supply planning.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to resolving supplier and inventory issues.
• Knowledge of business practices, compliance, and supply chain regulations.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
• APICS, CPM, or other supply chain certifications preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Our partner company can provide you with the vital benefits that you deserve. A list of benefits will be provided to you upon hire.

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