Synectics
Job Summary: The Production Planner/Buyer is responsible for planning, purchasing, and managing raw materials, consumables, and inventory to support production needs.This role ensures timely scheduling, work order creation, and release of production requirements to meet customer expectations.Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment is required.Purchasing & Supplier Management:Perform purchasing functions, including analyzing demand, forecasts, and historical usage to execute build-to-order and build-to-forecast plans.Identify, develop, and manage supplier relationships to achieve cost, quality, and delivery goals.Support supplier performance monitoring through reporting, scorecards, and corrective actions.Production Planning & Scheduling:Develop and manage production schedules using ERP/MRP systems.Release work orders, generate pick lists, travelers, and supporting ordinate movement and release of materials to avoid production delays.Provide capacity planning by department and machine.Inventory Management & Control:Monitor, adjust, and maintain inventory levels in alignment with lean principles.Participate in cycle counts and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy.Support demand-driven inventory planning and pull system implementation.Quality & Continuous Improvement:Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) and Corrective Action Request (CAR) meetings to resolve material-related ntribute to Lean initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and cross-functional problem-solving events. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.Minimum of 3 years' experience in production planning, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.ERP/MRP system experience required.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate cross-functionally.Experience with capacity planning, lean inventory management, pull system implementation, and high-mix/high-volume manufacturing.Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.