Buyer/Planner (Supply Chain/Material Planning Exp Req)
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 DOE + Corporate Incentive Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, ~40 Hours per Week
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: 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