The Buyer/Production Planner will manage inventory, execute procurement, maintain ERP data, and resolve production constraints. Key communicator with internal stakeholders.
By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.
Pay Range:
$52,000.00 - $85,600.00Position Summary
This role combines purchasing and production planning responsibilities to ensure timely procurement of materials and efficient scheduling of production activities. The Buyer/Planner will manage assigned commodities, maintain accurate inventory levels, and develop executable production schedules that support company objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage inventory of assigned commodities and forecast demand using MRP and usage history.
- Execute procurement decisions to support production schedules while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
- Maintain ERP data integrity and lead improvements in procurement processes.
- Support primary Planner role to generate and maintain executable production schedules aligned with company goals.
- Coordinate work order packets and monitor schedule status; communicate impacts to delivery dates.
- Identify and resolve material, machine, and manpower constraints affecting production.
- Serve as a key communicator between critical internal stakeholders re: production status vs order backlog.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of purchasing and/or production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Associate degree or equivalent experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Familiarity with FDA Quality System Requirements, cGMP, and ISO standards.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain seated for extended periods (up to 8 hours).
- Lift up to 25 pounds and carry short distances.
- Perform repetitive hand motions and keyboarding for extended periods.
Why Join Bio-Techne:
- We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
- We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
- We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
- We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
- We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
- We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.
Top Skills
Erp,Mpr,Microsoft Excel
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