Planning & Purchasing Supervisor/Manager

The Planning and Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing end-to-end planning and procurement to ensure consistent material availability in support of production and customer demand. This role leads a team of Buyers & Buyer/Planners, driving alignment between demand forecasts, supply plans, and supplier performance to achieve service, cost, and inventory objectives.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include developing and executing production and procurement plans, managing supplier relationships and delivery performance, monitoring key metrics (inventory turns, service levels, on-time delivery), and identifying root causes of shortages or excess inventory.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Planning and Purchasing Supervisor is expected to demonstrate strong leadership, analytical capability, and decision-making skills, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in a supply chain, manufacturing, engineering or technical course of study preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ people-management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain environment.
• Ability to lead and foster a team environment in a fast-paced setting.
• Adept in assessing and offering feedback on processes.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, leadership ability and attention to detail
• The ability to write procedures and performance reviews clearly and concisely.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and Access.
• Knowledge of MRP system functionality, Inventory Control Practices, Material Flow, Shop Order, Continuous Improvement, and ISO standards required.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards, Bill of Materials, Routers, Prints, and Item Masters preferred.
• Proficiency in training individuals in established procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous benefits programs, including health, dental, vision and well-being
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with a generous match and no vesting period
• Tuition assistance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Paid holidays
• Casual work environment
• PPE, safety eyeglass and shoe allowance
• Clean, climate-controlled, modern facility with state of the art equipment