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Buyer Planner I
Perks & Benefits of working at the client:
- Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Employer HSA contributions
- PTO & paid holiday upon hire
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Profit Sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Monthly activities and events
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee recognition programs with complimentary meals
About the role:
This on-site Materials Planner/Buyer role is responsible for planning, purchasing, and managing materials to support production schedules, customer demand, and inventory objectives while ensuring uninterrupted operations. The position partners closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to monitor inventory levels, coordinate material availability, resolve supply and delivery issues, maintain accurate ERP/MRP data, and analyze key supply chain metrics. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a high level of accountability, attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
The pay range for this role is $57,000 to $68,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, materials planning, inventory control, or supply chain operations preferred.
- Manufacturing experience preferred, with an understanding of production support, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel; experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
Military experience that maps to this role
This is the kind of work that veterans out of 92A Automated Logistical Specialist, 92Y Unit Supply Specialist and LS Logistics Specialist tend to land in. If your own code is not on that list, the MOS translator will show you where it maps, and the MOS career guides cover the rest.
Applying through LockLeed
We are filling this direct hire Buyer Planner I opening in Brainerd, Minnesota. Worth having ready when we talk: your WMS or ERP systems, forklift certifications, and peak-volume experience. LockLeed is a veteran-owned search firm; we are free for candidates because the employer pays the fee, and we reply to every applicant, fit or not.
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