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Buyer/Planner (Supply Chain/Material Planning Exp Req) Location: Minneapolis, MN Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 DOE + Corporate Incentive Bonus + Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, PTO Job Type: Full Time Schedule: M-F, ~40 Hours per Week Start Date: ASAP Sponsorship: Not Available Buyer/Planner (Supply Chain/Material Planning Exp Req) Description Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking for a Buyer/Planner to add to their Purchasing Department team in Minneapolis, MN. You will keep the supply chain moving - ensuring material availability never becomes the reason a customer order misses. Ideal candidates have experience in material planning, inventory control, or production planning and use a proactive, data-driven approach to balance cost with service efficiency. If you enjoy fast-paced work, collaborating with others, and using systems and analytics to improve your work efficiency and results, this may be the perfect role for you. This is a great opportunity to join a company that values growth and collaboration, innovation, precision, and impact. Buyer/Planner (Supply Chain/Material Planning Exp Req) Responsibilities • Build material plans aligned to demand variability based on historical usage, forecasts, trends • Anticipate demand shifts and adjust plans accordingly through collaboration with internal teams • Maintain optimal inventory levels across 8,000+ active SKUs • Manage safety stock and re-order points using ERP/MRP systems for material replenishment • Communicate with suppliers about material requirements, delivery schedules, and changes • Align production schedules, material availability, and customer delivery commitments • Support kitting, staging, and replenishment for engineered assemblies and configured products • Manage accurate planning parameters in ERP systems • Participate in SIOP meetings; contribute to scenario planning and cross-functional alignment • Drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy, inventory health, and ERP system utilization • Liaise with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Engineering on priorities and timelines Buyer/Planner (Supply Chain/Material Planning Exp Req) Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Engineering, or related field required • 3+ years material planning, inventory control, or production planning experience required • CPIM certification or willingness to obtain within first year of employment required • MRP/ERP system experience required • Excel and data analysis tools experience required