Production Planner / Buyer
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $60,000–$70,000 base + bonus opportunity
Benefits: Full benefits starting Day 1
Overview
A well-established, high-volume manufacturing organization in Goshen, IN is seeking a Production Planner / Buyer to support operations by balancing customer demand, production capacity, and material availability. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who has hands-on experience in both production planning/scheduling and purchasing or procurement , and who enjoys working cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring on-time delivery, efficient inventory levels, and smooth production flow by translating customer demand into executable production schedules while partnering closely with purchasing and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer orders, capacity constraints, and operational priorities
- Analyze demand changes and adjust schedules to support on-time delivery and manufacturing efficiency
- Partner closely with purchasing/procurement to ensure raw materials and components are available to support production plans
- Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify shortages, excess, or obsolescence risks
- Support inventory optimization initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
- Track work-in-process, lead times, and material flow through manufacturing operations
- Execute system transactions related to material movement, receipts, and inventory accuracy
- Communicate schedule updates, risks, and priorities to production, procurement, logistics, and leadership teams
Qualifications
- 2–4 years of experience in production planning/scheduling within a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience working in purchasing, procurement, or material buying required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to balance demand, capacity, and inventory
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel or data tools
- Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and leadership