Buyer / Planner

Steiner Industries, a division of Bunzl, is seeking a Buyer / Planner for our office on the northside of Chicago. We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Buyer / Planner to oversee and manage work orders and inventory within our facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes, be familiar with elements of work order creation, planning parameters, scheduling, closing of work orders, and other maintenance. This position will assist Finance with inventory cycle counting and variance analysis.This position is based out of the Chicago, IL, office. Responsibilities: Create, plan, schedule, and manage work orders to ensure timely and efficient production Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary information and resources needed for accurate work orders BOM’s, Planning Parameters and variance analysis Create, maintain and update BOMs to reflect accurate production requirements Work in conjunction with Purchasing and Finance, monitor inventory levels via cycle-counting and variance analysis to ensure materials are available for production Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste Organize and manage new business processes and refining existing ones to support the company’s growth Generate and analyze reports on work order status, inventory levels, and production performance and present to leadership Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure products meet established standards Provide training and support to team members on work order management and related processes Requirements: High school diploma or GED equivalent required Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred Minimum of years of experience in work order planning and inventory management within a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of work order planning parameters including BOMs, MTO, MTS, Safety Stock, Planning Horizons, Days supply, Scrap, Yield and other key parameters needed for accurate labor and materials reporting and timely order processing Strong Excel skills including V & X Lookup and Pivot Tables required Experience with ERP systems and material and labor requirements planning; Sage X ERP system is preferred Proficiency in data analytics Excellent organizational and time management skills Steiner Industries' IL salary range: $K-$K based on experience, education, and geographic location. The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future. Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the st day of the month after days - Minimum hours per week Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time K with generous company match Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks. Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $ billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than warehouses and serves all states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than , team members and over , supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… your career, our future. Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a k with a company match. Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

Created: 2026-04-03