TN Buyer/Planner- Production Planning, Scheduling, Supply Chain

Buyer / Production Planning Specialist Direct Hire/Perm - WORK IS ONSITE (Sorry no Remote/Hybrid options at this time) Please reach out to me at [email protected] for consideration, more info, and please apply to this posting and we will connect on the details.

A well-established manufacturer of engineered products is seeking a Buyer / Production Planning Specialist to support procurement, inventory planning, and manufacturing scheduling activities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring materials, components, and production resources are available to meet customer demand while maintaining efficient plant operations.

The ideal candidate combines purchasing expertise with production planning experience and enjoys working across operations, engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams in a fast-paced environment.

In this role you will support Procurement & Supply Chain efforts, as well as Production Planning & Scheduling by working and collaborating with team leaders across the organization on a regular basis, with day-to-day responsibilities including the following: Manage purchasing activities, including purchase orders, supplier communications, and material availability to support operational needs.

Analyze ERP/MRP planning signals, sourcing options, pricing, and supplier performance to drive effective procurement decisions. Monitor deliveries, expedite critical materials, and identify opportunities to improve cost, service, and supply chain efficiency. Create and maintain production schedules based on demand, capacity, and material availability while ensuring timely order fulfillment.

Release and manage work orders, maintain ERP/MRP planning data, and coordinate priorities across manufacturing operations. Proactively identify and resolve scheduling constraints, material shortages, and workflow bottlenecks to support on-time delivery. Partner with operations, engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and commercial teams to align production commitments and business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Manufacturing, or a related discipline; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, materials planning, production scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations, with knowledge of inventory management, capacity planning, and supplier performance metrics specifically, making you a preferred fit for what is needed.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using ERP and/or MRP systems, with direct, and extensive experience with integrated ERP systems in a manufacturing setting highly desired.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic production environment.
• Those with direct experience supporting engineer-to-order, made-to-order, or custom manufacturing operations will be given priority consideration Knowledge of inventory management, capacity planning, and supplier performance metrics.

Please note

Work will be done ONSITE and in an INDUSTRIAL, Manufacturing setting, with a combination of sitting, standing, walking, climbing on a daily basis, in both an office setting and manufacturing floor.

Keywords

Buyer, Planner, Production Planner, Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing Agent, Materials Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Scheduler, ERP, MRP, Inventory Management, Operations, Manufacturing, Production Scheduling, Supply Chain Analyst.

Benefits

• Benefits offered include: Medical, dental, and vision plans (partially company-paid) Life and disability plans 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Email Your Resume In Word To [email protected] Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you.
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