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Buyer and Planner
Posted: 05/13/2025
2025-05-13
2025-07-20
Job Number: 45971700
Pay Rate: $50000-80000 / year
Job Description
Our client is looking for a Buyer & Planner in Wayland, MI!
Job Summary
The Buyer and Planner plays a critical role in ensuring timely procurement of raw materials and supplies while coordinating production schedules to meet project deadlines in the erosion control industry. This position supports on-time delivery and production efficiency by balancing inventory levels, vendor performance, and manufacturing needs.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing:
- Source and purchase erosion control materials such as straw, seed, netting, thread, and packaging supplies.
- Maintain supplier relationships and evaluate vendor performance for quality, cost, and reliability.
- Issue and track purchase orders, monitor delivery timelines, and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure material compliance with job specifications and regulatory standards.
- Monitor market trends and material availability, proactively managing risks to supply continuity.
Planning:
- Create and update daily and weekly production schedules based on sales orders, forecasts, and inventory.
- Coordinate closely with production leads to ensure efficient use of labor and materials.
- Plan job orders to meet shipping deadlines and customer delivery expectations.
- Analyze demand patterns and lead times to minimize stockouts and overproduction.
- Work within ERP or scheduling systems to update inventory records and track material usage.
General Duties:
- Maintain accurate inventory records; participate in monthly counts and inventory audits.
- Communicate regularly with sales and logistics to align materials and production with customer timelines.
- Support new product rollouts or changes in product configurations by adjusting purchasing and planning accordingly.
- Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities in procurement and production planning.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in procurement or planning in a manufacturing environment (erosion control or construction-related industry a plus).
- Familiarity with erosion control products such as wattles, blankets, or hydroseeding materials, and grass seed a plus. • Strong working knowledge of Excel and ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica, NetSuite, QuickBooks Manufacturing, or similar).
- Excellent organization, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
Apply today or email your resume directly to Steve Olzark at solzark@xfiregroup.com for immediate review!
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