Manufacturing Planning & Procurement Specialist

Description

Maradyne Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer / Planner to support our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for planning production, purchasing materials, and managing inventory to ensure timely, efficient, and seamless manufacturing processes. The Buyer / Planner will work closely with internal teams and external vendors to support customer demands and operational goals.  

The ideal candidate enjoys balancing hands-on involvement on the manufacturing floor with administrative responsibilities. Success in this role requires the ability to actively monitor inventory, perform cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate with production teams, while also managing purchasing activities, planning production requirements, communicating with suppliers, and working within ERP systems and other business software.

** On-Site position Mon-Fri (in a manufacturing environment) 

** This position does not qualify for any visa sponsorship 

• Accrued Vacation
• Prorated Paid Time Off
• (9) Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental,      Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance and      AD&D
• 401k with Employer      Match
• Employee Assistance      Program

This position is responsible for planning manufacturing production and maintaining inventory levels. This position will work collaboratively with other departments and vendors in ensuring that the company's manufacturing process runs seamlessly. This position will be responsible for purchasing materials, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of products.
 

To perform this job successfully, the selected individual(s) must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties and job responsibilities listed below. Additional details listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or or ability required to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 

Requirements

•  Collaborate with           vendors to ensure timely delivery of      materials and products
• Maintain accurate           inventory levels and manage production      schedules
• Monitor and           analyze sales trends to forecast demand and      adjust inventory levels accordingly
• Review and approve           purchase orders and invoices
• Work           collaboratively with the production team to      ensure that materials are      available for all      customers’ demands 
• Manage           relationships with suppliers to ensure they      meet the company's standards      for quality,      delivery, and cost
• Continually assess           vendor performance and identify areas for      improvement
• Develop and           maintain relationships with internal      stakeholders to ensure that      purchasing and      inventory management meets their needs
• Monitor and report           on key performance indicators (KPIs) related      to purchasing and inventory      management
• Other           duties as assigned 

Education and Experience: 

• Associates degree           required 
• Bachelor's degree           in Supply Chain Management, Business      Administration or related field is      preferred
• Minimum of 3 years           of experience in purchasing, inventory      management, or supply chain      management
• Excellent           analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent           communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work           collaboratively with other departments and      vendors
• Proficient in           Microsoft Office and Enterprise Resource      Planning (ERP) systems

Qualifications: 

• Experience working           in industrial product manufacturing      environment 
• Must posses           excellent phone and computer skills,      including working with Microsoft      Office      programs
• Ability to work           both collaboratively as well as      independently, be self-motivated,      prioritize      and execute work activities 
• Must be effective           at resolving problem's and handling      stressful situations in a professional           manner
• Must possess excellent           communication skills. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.