Brayleen Blanchard

Job Title: Buyer Planner Inventory Coordinator  URGENTLY HIRING Pay: Day shift: $25-30.77/hr Hours: Mon-Fri from 7:00am - 3:30pm Start Date: ASAP We are seeking a Buyer Planner Inventory Coordinator for a temp-to-hire position for a local company who manufactures and assembles transducers, instrument transformers and voltage monitors.  

Great schedule - excellent working atmosphere!  

The Buyer/Planner/Inventory Coordinator supports daily manufacturing operations by managing material planning, procurement, and inventory tracking. This role reports directly to the Manufacturing Manager and plays a critical role in ensuring materials are available, timelines are met, and communication flows between departments and suppliers. 

As a Buyer Planner Inventory Coordinator you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with suppliers, Engineering, and Production to ensure timely material availability.
• Communicating regularly with Customer Service to align on delivery, quality, and technical requirements.
• Maintaining accurate commit dates in the ERP system and following through on open service line items.
• Interfacing with customers as needed to provide updates on milestones and delivery timelines.
• Supporting cost estimation for bills of material and expediting fees in collaboration with Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Analyzing MRP data and creating purchase orders based on buy/action reports; manage exceptions proactively.
• Resolving material receipt discrepancies, reducing shortages, and supporting supplier performance improvement.
• Monitoring and reporting on key metrics including: Capacity planning, Vendor OTD, Purchase Price Variance (PPV), Requisition backlog, Inventory alignment.

The Ideal Candidate for this role will have:

• The ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and balance every day attention to detail with big-picture priorities.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, OR equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 2+ years in a buying, planning, or inventory coordination role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams including Engineering and Production is preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.); ERP experience preferred (GrowthPower or similar program).
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and ability to work independently.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with internal teams and suppliers.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting to shifting production needs.

Upon Permanent Hire, enjoy benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401K Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Vacation

#STSAL Ready to take the next step? Apply now for this Buyer Planner Inventory Coordinator role in Salem — or contact us to learn more!