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Located in Rochester, NY

Salary: $28-35/hr

Buyer

Pay: $28 - $35 per hour

 

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to oversee production planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations. This role is responsible for ensuring on-time customer delivery, optimizing production efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery requirements.
  • Create and maintain production plans, work orders, and MRP activities within the ERP system.
  • Monitor production workflows and resolve scheduling or supply issues.
  • Manage inventory levels, finished goods stocking strategies, and product lifecycle planning.
  • Lead demand and supply planning processes to ensure capacity aligns with forecasted demand.
  • Analyze supply chain performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve results.
  • Identify resource, capacity, and investment needs while proactively managing supply risks.
  • Maintain product master data and ensure ERP system accuracy.
  • Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and leadership teams to improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience in manufacturing supply chain, production planning, or operations management.
  • Strong ERP and data analysis skills.
  • Knowledge of MRP, inventory management, and Lean manufacturing principles.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred:

  • APICS certification.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification.
  • Experience leading process improvements and organizational change.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain excellence and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Express Office: Rochester
3400 Monroe Avenue
Unit 9
Rochester, NY 14618
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