Senior Buyer / Planner

Posted 6 days ago

ondeck solutionsDayton (OH)

Supply Chain Managers Machine Shops

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Manager

SALARY

$70,000 - $80,000

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About the role

About the job: Senior Buyer / Planner Senior Buyer / Planner - Defense ManufacturingCincinnati, OH | Defense Manufacturing | Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM | Day Shift Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 Employment: Full-Time / Direct Hire About the Opportunity A well-regarded defense manufacturer with a specialized focus in mission-critical systems is adding a Material Planner to their supply chain team in Cincinnati. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a stable, established organization where supply chain execution has a direct impact on production output and customer commitments.

What You'll Do:

Manage daily ERP messages in SAP to monitor short and long-term material requirements and ensure material availability
Control material flow from suppliers through the production floor to support on-time delivery objectives
Send weekly open order reports to suppliers to verify schedule accuracy and update SAP with current delivery commitments
Monitor supplier on-time delivery performance and escalate chronic issues to the commodity manager
Track supplier quality performance and flag recurring concerns through appropriate channels
Conduct daily expediting activities to maintain high service levels and minimize production disruptions
Identify material shortage risks, perform shortage analysis, and communicate status to cross-functional teams
Develop and implement countermeasures for delivery risks before they impact the production schedule What You'll Need Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of experience in supply chain, materials planning, or operations in a manufacturing environment
Hands-on ERP experience required - SAP strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships and hold vendors accountable to delivery commitments
Strong analytical and organizational skills with a proactive, detail-oriented approach

Effective communicator - comfortable escalating issues and driving resolution across teams Why This RoleThis is a high-visibility, high-impact role with a defense manufacturer where your work directly supports production continuity and customer delivery - not a back-office planning function but a frontline operational discipline with real accountability and real rewards.

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