Job Details: Senior Buyer/Planner - Jonesboro

Senior Buyer/Planner - Jonesboro Full details of the job. The Sr. Buyer/Planner will be a key member of the Jonesboro manufacturing plant Materials Team and responsible for managing and coordinating the material requirements in support of dynamic production schedules. The position will require minimizing raw material inventories while reducing purchasing costs and maximizing customer service. Responsibilities: Collaborates heavily with internal and external customers, including suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, customer service, sales, and quality assurance. Works closely with production in implementing production schedules. Analyzes and coordinates material requirements from the manufacturing production schedules, engineering, validation and process development studies. Uses sound judgment to influence production and purchasing decisions. Reviews and analyzes weekly raw material, components and finished goods requirements to meet specific schedules. Produces material planning and inventory reports. Provides management control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. Manages inventory by determining and maintaining optimum quantity and cost levels. Raises order fulfillment issues to management and key customers to propose mitigation strategies on a routine (daily/weekly) basis. Analyzes forecasts, actual demand, schedules, and inventory. Makes recommendations to manufacturing. Generates and releases purchase requisitions for procurement through approved/qualified suppliers for raw materials and components. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree preferred In-depth experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Thorough knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, planning, and purchasing, including the ability to research, analyze, negotiate, and close various types of purchase efforts Must be able to read engineering blueprints Ability to travel up to 10% Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have a strong knowledge in ERP/MRP systems Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to both office and plant surroundings. The noise level in the plant environment is usually moderate, certain areas required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). EEO Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The position is based ON-SITE in our Jonesboro, AR facility.

Created: 2026-03-11