Senior BuyerPlanner Manufacturing

Join MacLean-Foggs Engineered Plastics Company in Menomonee Falls a growing manufacturer of close-tolerance engineered plastic components supporting leading automotive and industrial customers. Our Wisconsin operations specialize in advanced injection molding insert molding automation and complex functional components within a quality-driven manufacturing environment.

We are seeking a Senior Planner/Buyer who brings strong materials and production planning expertise to help drive operational performance inventory optimization and supply continuity. This role is planning-focused with purchasing responsibilities supporting overall material flow and production execution.

This position also offers long-term growth potential for a high-performing supply chain professional interested in developing into future Materials Management leadership opportunities.

• Lead production and materials planning activities to support customer delivery and operational performance.

• Manage inventory levels forecasts production schedules and material availability through ERP/MRP systems.

• Coordinate with operations production customer service and suppliers to resolve shortages and scheduling challenges.

• Support purchasing activities including purchase orders supplier communication and delivery management.

• Analyze planning and inventory data to improve schedule accuracy inventory performance and material flow.

• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Build strong supplier and cross-functional relationships to support long-term operational success.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Operations Manufacturing or a related field.

• 4 to 6 years of experience in a Senior Planner Materials Planner Production Planner Buyer Planner Supply Chain Planner or related manufacturing supply chain role.

• Strong expertise in production planning materials planning inventory control forecasting and supply chain execution.

• Working knowledge of purchasing procurement coordination and supplier management.

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing setting.

• Ability to analyze data prioritize competing demands and make sound operational decisions.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

• Experience managing supplier performance purchase orders and delivery schedules.

• APICS/CPIM CSCP CPSM or related certification.

• Experience in automotive plastics injection molding or engineered manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing inventory optimization or continuous improvement practices.

• Advanced ERP MRP or supply chain analytics experience.