Buyer/Planner

• Manufacturing Express Employment Professionals
• 3.8 Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time $28
• $30 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications ERP systems No experience needed MRP Manufacturing facility experience Root cause analysis Full Job Description Buyer/Planner
• Manufacturing Job Summary Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | $28
• 30 per Hour | Kansas City, MO We are seeking a Buyer / Planner for a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity with an established manufacturing operation in Kansas City.

This role is ideal for someone with 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, supply chain, or inventory management, preferably within a manufacturing environment. The Buyer / Planner will help ensure materials and components are purchased and available when needed to keep production running efficiently. The position requires regular supplier communication, purchase-order management, material shortage resolution, inventory planning, and close coordination with internal operations teams. Key Responsibilities

• Analyze daily production and material requirements to determine purchasing needs.
• Create and manage purchase orders to support production schedules.
• Review MRP/material requirements and ensure necessary components are ordered.
• Monitor open purchase orders and maintain accurate supplier delivery dates through acknowledgements and ongoing communication.
• Communicate regularly with suppliers regarding orders, lead times, shortages, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Expedite materials when necessary to prevent production delays.
• Track material shortages and provide status updates to production, sales, service, and other departments.
• Monitor inventory and stocking levels to maintain targeted service levels while minimizing excess inventory.
• Maintain and update backlog and material status reports.
• Communicate expected delivery information for customer and production requirements.
• Review excess and obsolete inventory and recommend appropriate disposition.
• Investigate supplier, inventory, and material availability issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Customer Service, and other departments to improve material flow and service levels. Qualifications
• 1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, buyer/planner, material planning, supply chain, or related experience.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders.
• Experience communicating directly with vendors and suppliers.
• Familiarity with MRP and/or ERP systems strongly preferred.
• Understanding of inventory levels, material requirements, lead times, and production schedules.
• Strong Excel and general Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Why Consider This Opportunity?
• $28
• 30 per hour, depending on experience.
• Full-time position.
• Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term employment.
• Opportunity to build purchasing, planning, supplier-management, and supply-chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Significant interaction across purchasing, production, inventory, suppliers, and operational departments.

Candidates with experience as a Buyer, Junior Buyer, Buyer/Planner, Purchasing Coordinator, Material Planner, Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain Coordinator, or Inventory Planner are encouraged to apply. Please consider the following screening questions: 1. How many years of professional experience do you have in purchasing, procurement, material planning, or a Buyer/Planner role?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3+ years

Preferred:

At least 1 year. 2. Do you have experience creating/managing purchase orders and communicating directly with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, shortages, or delivery dates?

• Yes

No Preferred:

Yes. 3. Have you worked with an ERP or MRP system to manage purchasing, inventory, material requirements, or production needs?

• Yes

No Preferred:

Yes; do not necessarily use as an automatic knockout if the candidate otherwise has strong purchasing/manufacturing experience.

Pay:

$28.00

• $30.

00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Application Question(s): How many years of professional experience do you have in purchasing, procurement, material planning, or a buyer/planner role? Do you have experience creating/managing purchase orders and communicating directly with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, shortages, or delivery dates? Have you worked with an ERP or MRP system to manage purchasing, inventory, material requirements, or production needs?

Work Location:

In person