Buyer/Production Planner (Life Sciences)

Role Summary

This role combines purchasing and production planning responsibilities to ensure timely procurement of materials and efficient scheduling of production activities. The Buyer/Planner will manage assigned commodities, maintain accurate inventory levels, and develop executable production schedules that support company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory of assigned commodities and forecast demand using MRP and usage history.
• Execute procurement decisions to support production schedules while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain ERP data integrity and lead improvements in procurement processes.
• Support primary Planner role to generate and maintain executable production schedules aligned with company goals.
• Coordinate work order packets and monitor schedule status; communicate impacts to delivery dates.
• Identify and resolve material, machine, and manpower constraints affecting production.
• Serve as a key communicator between critical internal stakeholders re: production status vs order backlog.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing and/or production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with FDA Quality System Requirements, cGMP, and ISO standards.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Education

• Associate degree or equivalent experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to remain seated for extended periods (up to 8 hours).
• Lift up to 25 pounds and carry short distances.
• Perform repetitive hand motions and keyboarding for extended periods.