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About Rhino Tool House:

Our mission is to identify and deliver the world's most innovative industrial solutions. We provide superior service, local expertise, and a high degree of responsiveness to empower our customers to be more productive, build a better-quality product, and maintain a safe environment for their workers.

Job Description:

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for procuring materials, components, and services to support production schedules and business requirements. This role involves planning inventory levels, managing supplier relationships, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and ensuring on-time delivery of goods to meet operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Source and purchase raw materials, components, and services based on MRP demand or project requirements

Issue and manage purchase orders; confirm pricing, terms, and delivery dates

Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance, cost savings, and continuity of supply

Monitor supplier performance and address delivery or quality issues

Negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times to optimize cost and reliability

Create and manage production and procurement plans based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints

Maintain accurate planning parameters in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., lead times, safety stock, order quantities)

Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure material availability and workflow alignment

Monitor and report on material shortages, inventory turnover, and schedule adherence

Support engineering changes and new product introductions by adjusting plans accordingly

Assist in annual physical inventory and cycle counting processes

Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards

Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and scheduling processes

Develop contingency plans for potential disruptions or delays in the supply chain

Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or work experience in related field / role

1+ years of experience in a manufacturing buying/planning role

Experience in a manufacturing environment is

Required Skills & Knowledge:

Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Qualifications (not required):

Familiarity with lean manufacturing and just-in-time (JIT) principles is a plus

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)