Buyer Planner

6 hours ago

Chicago Heights, IL, United States Aston Carter Full time

We are seeking a Buyer/Planner to join our fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will primarily support purchasing and planning activities within Oracle ERP, ensuring timely procurement of components and smooth production flow. You will work closely with internal teams and vendors to manage inventory, forecast needs, and maintain operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Experience:

  • Minimum recent 1+ year in Purchasing/Planning using Oracle ERP.

  • Highschool/GED Minimum Required.

  • Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).

  • Familiarity with Oracle Materials module.

  • Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

  • Proactive and detail-oriented.

Hours: Monday through Friday (fully onsite)

8am to 5pm

Responsibilities

  • Procurement & Planning

  • Purchase electronic components, PC boards, plastic parts, cable assemblies.

  • Manage work-in-process (WIP) transactions and receipts in Oracle.

  • Forecast material requirements and maintain inventory levels.

  • Vendor Communication

  • Coordinate with suppliers regarding partial shipments and urgent requests.

  • Production Support

  • Assist with processing and shipping tasks.

  • Support build-up of units and Kanban inventory management.

  • Collaboration

  • Work closely with the main Buyer to offload Oracle-related workload.

  • Participate in daily huddles, quality discussions, and Kaizen activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago Heights, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago Heights,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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