Buyer/Planner, Global Plastics Solutions at IWUSA INC

Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing, Production Control, ERP Systems, Excel, Negotiation, Communication, Problem Solving, Organization, Injection Molding

Industry

Plastics Manufacturing

Description

Description Company Overview Since 1904, the Nelson Miller Group (NMG) has been a leading partner in bringing industrial, IoT, lighting, medical, telecommunications, consumer, and aerospace products to life. We pride ourselves on solving our clients' most complex challenges in engineering design, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Our global presence and deep expertise in HMI, value-added distribution, plastics, membrane switches, overlays, touch panels, electronics, metals, and cables allow us to build strong relationships with customers and suppliers worldwide, delivering custom solutions that create value for everyone involved. Join a company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to operational excellence. Position Summary The Buyer/Planner is a dual-focus role critical to the success of Nelson Miller Group’s Global Plastics Solutions facility located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. You will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement of raw materials and operational supplies, while simultaneously coordinating production flow to ensure on-time delivery. This role requires a proactive professional who can manage the entire lifecycle of an order—from initial quote to final supplier payment—while maintaining seamless communication between operations, engineering, and program management teams. Key Responsibilities Strategic Purchasing & Procurement Full Life-Cycle Management: Coordinate procurement of materials, reviewing requisitions for completeness and converting them into Purchase Orders (POs) within the EPICOR ERP system. Supplier Relations: Identify and develop suppliers, negotiate annual buys, and recommend alternative sources for critical manufacturing materials to mitigate supply chain risk. Compliance & Quality: Onboard new suppliers (NDAs, W9s, Supplier Data Sheets) and ensure all materials meet QMS requirements, including shelf-life standards. Financial Oversight: Challenge price increases exceeding inflation and resolve discrepancies in supplier payments or returns. Production Planning & Control Requirement Translation: Receive customer requirements and translate them into detailed shop floor work orders. Progress Auditing: Physically audit the progress of parts through manufacturing departments to ensure delivery schedules remain on track. Resource Readiness: Verify that tooling, assembly hardware, and lower-level parts are staged and available to production. Inventory Accuracy: Manage the receipt and shipment of materials; reconcile accounting and receiving discrepancies related to inventory balances in EPICOR. Requirements Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or equivalent preferred. 5–7 years minimum in Purchasing or Production Control within a manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience with IQMS & EPICOR ERP systems. Strong proficiency in Excel. Solid technical background with the ability to understand engineering and manufacturing requirements. Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities. Experience with injection molding processes is highly desirable. Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3). Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check. Compensation and Benefits: Pay Range: $60k-70k annualized base (Pay to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the candidate, and alignment with market data). Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. Nelson Miller Group also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution. Nelson Miller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for the end-to-end procurement of raw materials and operational supplies while coordinating production flow to ensure on-time delivery. This includes managing supplier relations, compliance, financial oversight, and production planning.