JOB DETAILS
Buyer / Planner
CompanyLeeBoy Inc
LocationMaiden
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 31, 2026
About The Company
AS DEPENDABLE AS YOUR DAY IS LONG.
You work hard—and for all the right reasons: pride, quality, reputation, prosperity. Every day is a challenge—the weather, changing job specs, demanding customers—but you keep going. Too many people depend on you. You expect your equipment to work as hard as you do, to be every bit as tough, productive and reliable as you are. You can afford nothing less.
We are LeeBoy. The name behind the world’s most dependable and productive commercial asphalt paving equipment: pavers, graders, distributors, brooms and more. The LeeBoy family of products are among the most trusted and requested around the world. Because we understand what drives you and we deliver.
•Productive, reliable equipment that generates increased revenue and profitability
•Equipment that’s easy to maintain and refuses to take a sick day
•Global support that’s driven by integrity and a passion for your success
Each day, like you, we put it all on the line. It’s how we’re built. We’re LeeBoy. As dependable as your day is long.
For more information and product specifics, please visit www.LeeBoy.com.
About the Role
Description
Position Summary
The Buyer / Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and procuring materials required to support production and customer demand. This position works closely with suppliers, production, engineering, inventory control, and customer service to ensure material availability, optimize inventory levels, and maintain efficient production schedules. The Buyer / Planner analyzes demand, manages supplier performance, places purchase orders, and helps drive continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule materials to support production requirements and customer orders.
- Create and maintain purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery of materials and components.
- Monitor inventory levels and adjust purchasing activities to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, order status, and delivery issues.
- Review demand forecasts, production schedules, and material requirements planning (MRP) reports.
- Identify potential material shortages and develop corrective action plans.
- Work with engineering and production teams to support new product launches and engineering changes.
- Track and improve supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and cost.
- Maintain accurate planning and purchasing data within the ERP system.
- Assist with inventory management, cycle counts, and excess or obsolete inventory reduction efforts.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain and operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of purchasing, planning, materials management, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understanding of purchasing, inventory control, production planning, and material requirements planning (MRP).
- Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication and supplier relationship management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
- Occasionally required to walk through manufacturing and warehouse areas.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Work Environment
Work is primarily performed in an office environment with regular interaction in manufacturing and warehouse areas. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when entering production areas.
Key Skills
PurchasingProduction planningInventory controlMaterial requirements planningMRPERP systemsMicrosoft OfficeExcelAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingSupplier relationship managementCommunicationSupply chain managementManufacturing processes
Categories
ManufacturingLogisticsManagement & LeadershipEngineeringAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Buyer/Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and procuring materials to support production and customer demand. They manage supplier performance, maintain inventory levels, and ensure material availability through effective coordination with internal teams.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
237
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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