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AppleOne
Buyer/Planner
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What they do
A Production Planner plans and manages production and distribution processes for a company and identifies ways to improve efficiency. Analyzes work flows, plans and schedules orders, manages materials orders and monitors inventory; coordinates with suppliers and vendors.
$87,454 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer/Planner for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Ventura, CA. This role is ideal for a purchasing and production planning professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to support inventory flow, production readiness, and on-time delivery. The Buyer/Planner will work closely with Sales, Accounting, and production-related teams to plan distributed products, manage ERP data, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and help ensure customer delivery goals are met. This is a strong opportunity to join a collaborative operations team where communication, accountability, and cross-functional teamwork are key to success. Key Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule distributed products using ERP software to support production and delivery requirements.
- Review daily sales activity, distribution needs, and demand changes to maintain accurate planning priorities.
- Enter, update, and maintain ERP planning data, including inventory and production-related information.
- Manage inventory levels for key production components to help prevent shortages and excess stock.
- Create and release work orders in alignment with production schedules and customer delivery expectations.
- Partner with Sales and Accounting to resolve delivery, inventory, and cost-related issues. Compensation and Benefits
Pay:
$28 to $33 per hour, depending on experience.- Job type: Temp-to-hire.