- Professional
- Office in Livonia
About Rhino Tool House:
Our mission is to identify and deliver the world's most innovative industrial solutions. We provide superior service, local expertise, and a high degree of responsiveness to empower our customers to be more productive, build a better-quality product, and maintain a safe environment for their workers.
Job Description:
The Buyer/Planner is responsible for procuring materials, components, and services to support production schedules and business requirements. This role involves planning inventory levels, managing supplier relationships, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and ensuring on-time delivery of goods to meet operational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and purchase raw materials, components, and services based on MRP demand or project requirements
- Issue and manage purchase orders; confirm pricing, terms, and delivery dates
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance, cost savings, and continuity of supply
- Monitor supplier performance and address delivery or quality issues
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times to optimize cost and reliability
- Create and manage production and procurement plans based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints
- Maintain accurate planning parameters in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., lead times, safety stock, order quantities)
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure material availability and workflow alignment
- Monitor and report on material shortages, inventory turnover, and schedule adherence
- Support engineering changes and new product introductions by adjusting plans accordingly
- Assist in annual physical inventory and cycle counting processes
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and scheduling processes
- Develop contingency plans for potential disruptions or delays in the supply chain
Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or work experience in related field / role
- 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing buying/planning role
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Required Skills & Knowledge:
- Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and just-in-time (JIT) principles is a plus
- APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
