Position Summary
The Buyer/Planner/Inventory Coordinator supports daily manufacturing operations by managing material planning, procurement, and inventory tracking. This role reports directly to the Manufacturing Manager and plays a critical role in ensuring materials are available, timelines are met, and communication flows between departments and suppliers. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance attention to detail with big-picture priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with suppliers, Engineering, and Production to ensure timely material availability.
- Communicate regularly with Customer Service to align on delivery, quality, and technical requirements.
- Maintain accurate commit dates in the ERP system and follow through on open service line items.
- Interface with customers as needed to provide updates on milestones and delivery timelines.
- Support cost estimation for bills of material and expedite fees in collaboration with Engineering and Supply Chain.
- Analyze MRP data and create purchase orders based on buy/action reports; manage exceptions proactively.
- Resolve material receipt discrepancies, reduce shortages, and support supplier performance improvement.
- Monitor and report on key metrics including: Capacity planning, Vendor OTD, Purchase Price Variance (PPV), Requisition backlog, Inventory alignment.
- Recommend process improvements and support lean inventory initiatives.
- Uphold 6S and safety standards in the inventory and work areas.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
Experience:
2+ years in a buying, planning, or inventory coordination role in a manufacturing environment. Experience supporting cross-functional teams including Engineering and Production preferred.
Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.); ERP experience preferred (GrowthPower or similar).
- Strong organizational skills, time management, and ability to work independently.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills with internal teams and suppliers.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting to shifting production needs.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
- Occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to crouch, reach, or stoop as needed
Sentran Electronics is an equal-opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.At Sentran Electronics, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees are valued and supported.
52000.00 To 64000.00 (USD) Annually
