Buyer Planner

Buyer Planner

Location: Racine County, WI Industry: Manufacturing Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Our manufacturing client in Racine County is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer Planner to support production operations through effective planning, purchasing, and inventory management. This individual will be responsible for ensuring materials are available to meet production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels and building strong relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, strong ERP/MRP system knowledge, and excellent organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies required to support manufacturing operations.
- Analyze demand forecasts, customer orders, and production schedules to determine material requirements.
- Create and maintain purchase orders, ensuring accurate pricing, quantities, and delivery dates.
- Monitor inventory levels and make recommendations to prevent shortages and reduce excess inventory.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams to align purchasing activities with business needs.
- Track supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
- Expedite orders and resolve material shortages or delivery issues that may impact production schedules.
- Maintain accurate planning parameters, lead times, and supplier information within the ERP system.
- Review MRP reports and take appropriate actions to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, supplier management, and process efficiencies.
- Assist with annual inventory counts and cycle count reconciliation efforts.
- Generate and analyze purchasing, inventory, and planning reports to support business decision-making.

Qualifications

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of purchasing, planning, buyer/planner, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, JD Edwards, or similar).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting functions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with suppliers.
- Experience with inventory control and demand planning is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
- APICS/CPIM certification or coursework is a plus.
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sturtevant, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $31.25/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sturtevant, WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sturtevant,WI.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.