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job summary: A Planner Buyer Agent is needed for a utility holding company in the Henderson, CO area. This high-volume industrial purchasing role requires experience using SAP and advanced Excel to manage $50M in purchase orders, vendor quoting, and invoice reconciliation within a project-based engineering environment.   location: Henderson, Colorado job type: Contract salary: $34.40 - 48.85 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Coordinate with business partners to create work orders and manage the procurement of materials and services.Execute a high volume of purchase orders (POs) accurately using SAP ECC, managing up to 6,000 lines and $50M in value.Perform heavy quoting and vendor negotiations to ensure cost, schedule, and quality targets are met.Reconcile blocked invoices and resolve issues related to goods receipts by partnering with AP and receiving teams.Utilize advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUPs, to manage data, reporting, and fulfillment tracking.Manage the full lifecycle of surplus assets, including appraisal, marketing, and disposal.Maintain constant communication with vendors to manage performance, resolve disputes, and ensure timely delivery.Leverage SharePoint and Power BI to support project deliverables and supply chain transparency.Prioritize daily backlogs in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.Apply material forecasting and project planning knowledge to ensure inventory requirements are satisfied. Skills: strong communication skills,Excel skills (VLOOKUP preferred),Quoting and negotiation,ERP system experience (SAP preferred, others acceptable). Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in SC Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance or equivalent experience.3+ years of purchasing experience.   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors  skills: PlanningSAPExcelLogistics Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

A client of ours in the automotive manufacturing industry located in Frankfort, KY is seeking a Production Planner to join their team.  This position is responsible for leading the production planning, capacity planning, and master scheduling of all Make-to-Stock (MTS) product lines. This role involves strategically organizing manufacturing based on customer demand and quality standards, managing inventory levels and schedules to maximize plant performance, minimize delays, and ensure rapid responsiveness to changing monthly forecasts.  This position is a full-time permanent opportunity that offers a competitive salary and benefits package.  salary: $67,000 - $70,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities Demand Analysis: Strategically review sales orders and forecasts to establish production priorities, balancing requested customer delivery dates against raw material availability and process capacity constraints. Schedule Management: Plan and schedule regular production runs and trials to ensure optimal efficiency, achieve productivity targets, and maintain healthy inventory levels (WIP and Finished Goods). Risk Mitigation: Maintain and adjust safety stock levels based on defined customer and internal risk mitigation requirements. Daily Analysis: Proactively analyze customer demand, supply chain issues, and current production status daily to identify potential gaps and changes that could impact the production schedule. Implement immediate adjustments to maintain schedule integrity. Material Coordination: Collaborate directly with the Purchasing Department to validate raw material availability against Material Requirements Planning (MRP) output and communicate forecast changes that pose a risk of material shortages. Issue Resolution: Support the timely resolution of all resource issues (material, manpower, machine, or planning) that may threaten on-time delivery performance. Process Improvement: Drive initiatives aimed at continuous improvement in production and engineering processes. Strategic Reporting: Create and distribute key production status metrics and reports to support effective, data-driven decision-making across the organization. SkillsManufacturingLine ManagementProduction Controlmaterial planningproduction schedulingJD EdwardsERPMRPQualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

job summary: A Planner Scheduler is needed for a company that transports, distributes and generates energy, with diversified assets that include a balance between crude oil and natural gas in the Duluth, MN area. This role focuses on managing complex project schedules and Work Breakdown Structures through data analysis and stakeholder coordination to ensure the successful execution of construction and maintenance activities.   location: Duluth, Minnesota job type: Contract salary: $62.96 - 70.37 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Provide logistics and scheduling technical support for project planning, procurement, development, construction, and maintenance.Adhere to enterprise scheduling standards, including the development and implementation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).Update and revise project schedules using earned-value data and construction tracking information.Analyze schedule impacts on baseline plans and communicate performance issues to Project Managers.Ensure resource requirements are incorporated into schedules throughout the entire project lifecycle.Develop and manage schedule performance indicators to track project health and progress.Create detailed what-if scenarios to communicate options and identify critical path elements for the project team.Coordinate internal projects and external activities with customers, partners, and consultants.Prepare and manage technical documentation, reports, and schedule updates required for project completion.Interface with various stakeholders to gather timely information for accurate critical-path management.   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors  skills: PlanningSchedulingLogistics Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.