Buyer/Planner

**Job Summary/Overview**:
Reporting to the Material Manager, Planner Buyer will coordinate with Sales, all due dates for customer orders for one or more product lines by evaluating part availability as well as machine and staffing requirements. The position is responsible for procure materials and developing, expanding, and maintaining detailed product schedules.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Interface with the various stakeholders to receive the information required for accurate and timely critical-path management of the plant schedules production plans.
- Support the implementation of a project work breakdown structure during the development stage of a project that helps facilitate schedule management, progress, and performance.

**Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities**:

- Attention to Detail - Focusing on Important Details
- Technical/Functional Knowledge and Skills - Knowledgeable in field of expertise.
- Organization and Time Management - Using time and resources optimally.
- Communication - Interacting and communicating respectfully and professionally with others.

**Required Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Production/Operations Management preferred.
- 15+ years' experience in production planner role.