Buyer/planner Scheduler

Job Title: Planner/Scheduler Must be Local to Neenah, WI

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized Planner/Scheduler to oversee all purchasing functions, ensuring material availability and aligning purchasing with production requirements. The ideal candidate will secure cost-effective, high-quality parts through supplier negotiations and implement strategies to minimize lead times while optimizing supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all purchasing functions to maintain material availability.
• Secure cost-effective, high-quality parts through supplier negotiations.
• Partner with internal teams to align purchasing with production requirements.
• Place orders for materials and supplies based on production schedules and instructions.
• Implement strategies to minimize lead times and optimize supplier performance.
• Monitor daily MRP exception reports, purchase order statuses, and action lists; take corrective measures as needed.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods to meet manufacturing timelines.
• Keep purchasing records and system data accurate and up to date.
• Address and resolve supplier-related issues promptly.
• Conduct vendor reviews to evaluate pricing, inventory levels, and process improvements for cost savings.
• Maintain compliance with company policies on purchase orders and contracts.
• Analyze market trends and delivery systems to anticipate material needs.
• Handle vendor disputes and claims in accordance with company standards.
• Prepare requisitions, approve, and issue purchase orders under established policies and negotiated terms.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience, ideally in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, flow charts, and Bill of Materials.
• Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong supplier management skills, including quoting, order processing, and performance tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and internet applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• APICS or CPM coursework/certifications are a plus.

Work Environment

The position is fully onsite in Neenah, WI. at this time, we are not able to support relcoation and are only considering candidates local to the area.

This is a Permanent position based out of Neenah, WI.

The pay range for this position is $ $ /yr.

Health Insurance - COMPANY PAID EMPLOYEE MEDICAL PREMIUMS
LOW deductible and LOW out of pocket max
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance – COMPANY PAID
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – COMPANY PAID
Paid Vacation
TWO retirement plans (401k plan with match AND defined contribution plan)
10 paid holidays a year
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral rewards program
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending