Manufacturing Buyer Planner

STS Technical Services is hiring a Manufacturing Buyer Planner to join a growing team in Bridgeport, West Virginia. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in supply chain coordination, production planning, and procurement who are ready to support high-stakes operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As a Manufacturing Buyer Planner, you will be responsible for material planning, procurement, and supply chain coordination to support aerospace production and maintenance programs. This is a cross-functional role that demands attention to detail, vendor management skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute procurement of raw materials and components
  
• Manage outside processing vendors and ensure on-time delivery of outsourced services
  
• Support production planning processes using MRP systems
  
• Maintain optimal inventory levels while preventing material shortages
  
• Utilize SAP S/4HANA (MM and/or PP modules) for all planning and procurement functions
  
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and internal teams to ensure material readiness for scheduled production
  
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement and planning processes
  
• Track and report supply chain KPIs and resolve any disruptions proactively
  
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives supporting plant operations and business goals
  

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a material, parts, or manufacturing environment in a Buyer, Planner, or Supply Chain role
  
• Minimum 2 years of experience in planning and/or procurement
  
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations
  
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA (MM and/or PP modules) required
  
• EmpowerMX Material Management module experience is a plus
  
• Knowledge of the aerospace or aviation industry is a plus
  
• Demonstrated experience in raw material procurement, production planning, MRP, and inventory control
  
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required
  
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a multi-project environment
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with suppliers, sales, and internal teams
  
• Experience with continuous improvement programs is a plus
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
  
• Capable of representing the department in cross-functional settings
  

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries. We offer direct hire, contract, and temp-to-perm opportunities across the United States. We're committed to helping skilled professionals find great jobs and grow their careers.