Manpower
Production Planner
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This range is provided by Manpower. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus
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Direct Hire Search Consultant - Manpower Our client is a growing manufacturer of high-quality electrical components serving OEM customers across North America since 1946. They take pride in their reliability, responsiveness, and long-standing customer relationships. They are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Production Planner / Purchaser to help ensure smooth operations as we continue to scale.
Job Description Production Planner / Purchaser
Position Summary The Production Planner / Purchaser is responsible for planning and purchasing materials to support on-time production and delivery. This role works closely with suppliers, operations, engineering, and sales, to ensure inventory levels are optimized, lead times are met, and costs are controlled. Ideal candidates are proactive, analytical, and able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Plan and release production work orders based on sales demand, forecasts, and inventory levels
Issue purchase orders to suppliers for raw materials, components, and MRO items
Coordinate logistics to ensure on-time, in-full delivery; proactively address quality issues with vendors and ensure RMAs are processed for defective materials
Monitor and maintain the integrity of inventory levels through oversight of receiving processes and cycle counts
Perform administrative functions including report generation, data management, and documentation to support daily operations
Track and manage key inventory metrics such as Days of Supply (DSI), Inventory Quality Ratio (IQR), Days on Hand (DOH), and Slow & Excess (S&E) to optimize cash flow and working capital
Support the implementation of procurement and planning policies; monitor KPIs and lead corrective action if performance targets are not met
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement initiatives, providing planning and purchasing insights to enhance process efficiency
Qualifications The following is the experience that a candidate must have to be successful:
3+ years of experience in production planning, purchasing, or supply chain management (preferably in a manufacturing environment)
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication and vendor relationship management skills
Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement is a plus
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Strategy/Planning, Purchasing, and Manufacturing
Industries Electrical Equipment Manufacturing and Wholesale Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics
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401(k)
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This range is provided by Manpower. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus
Direct message the job poster from Manpower
Direct Hire Search Consultant - Manpower Our client is a growing manufacturer of high-quality electrical components serving OEM customers across North America since 1946. They take pride in their reliability, responsiveness, and long-standing customer relationships. They are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Production Planner / Purchaser to help ensure smooth operations as we continue to scale.
Job Description Production Planner / Purchaser
Position Summary The Production Planner / Purchaser is responsible for planning and purchasing materials to support on-time production and delivery. This role works closely with suppliers, operations, engineering, and sales, to ensure inventory levels are optimized, lead times are met, and costs are controlled. Ideal candidates are proactive, analytical, and able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Plan and release production work orders based on sales demand, forecasts, and inventory levels
Issue purchase orders to suppliers for raw materials, components, and MRO items
Coordinate logistics to ensure on-time, in-full delivery; proactively address quality issues with vendors and ensure RMAs are processed for defective materials
Monitor and maintain the integrity of inventory levels through oversight of receiving processes and cycle counts
Perform administrative functions including report generation, data management, and documentation to support daily operations
Track and manage key inventory metrics such as Days of Supply (DSI), Inventory Quality Ratio (IQR), Days on Hand (DOH), and Slow & Excess (S&E) to optimize cash flow and working capital
Support the implementation of procurement and planning policies; monitor KPIs and lead corrective action if performance targets are not met
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement initiatives, providing planning and purchasing insights to enhance process efficiency
Qualifications The following is the experience that a candidate must have to be successful:
3+ years of experience in production planning, purchasing, or supply chain management (preferably in a manufacturing environment)
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication and vendor relationship management skills
Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement is a plus
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Strategy/Planning, Purchasing, and Manufacturing
Industries Electrical Equipment Manufacturing and Wholesale Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Manpower by 2x
Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance
401(k)
Get notified about new Production Planner jobs in
Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area .
Location: Wichita, KS
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