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job summary: Buyer/Planner to join our clients team to drive efficiency in a high volume manufacturing environment! The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in procurement management, contract negotiation, and ERP systems to optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain supplier relationships. This is a direct hire job opportunity. APPLY NOW! Required Qualifications: Must have at least three (3) year of buying/planning experienceExperience in an automotive or related manufacturing environmentAbility in contract negotiation, supplier management, and category management Proficiency in ERP systems such as JDE Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a technical field   location: Midway, Kentucky job type: Permanent salary: $65,000 - 70,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Maintain inventory at optimal levels and meet production schedulesEnsuring a smooth material flow, responding to bottlenecks or problem areas with proposed solutionsManage MRP and ERP to forecast demand, ensure materials availability, and plan production schedulesPlace orders and manage supplier relationshipsMaintain inventory levels, ensuring timely availability of materials.Confirm forecast demand, materials availability, and plan production schedules meet the necessary targets #randstadengineering   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 3 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors  skills: SchedulingPlanning 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.

Join Our Team: Materials Planner! Are you a logistics pro who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a Materials Planner to join our Materials team in Athens! You’ll be the bridge between our suppliers and customers, ensuring everything runs like a well-oiled machine. What You’ll Do: Master the Flow: Implement and maintain production planning and inventory control systems. Inventory Guru: Maintain lean processes to minimize work-in-process and finished goods inventory. Collaborate: Work closely with customers and team leaders to determine daily production requirements. Launch Expert: Support new product/program launches and lead cost-reduction initiatives. What We’re Looking For: Education: High School Diploma required. Preferred: A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Accounting, or Engineering. Bonus Points: APICS Certification or functional training in Adient systems. Experience (Preferred): Knowledge of MRP systems, demand management, and inventory control. ⚡ Vibe: Ability to make quick decisions and prioritize competing demands in a dynamic setting. Ready to drive continuous improvement and impact customer satisfaction? Apply today! ✨salary: $35 - $40 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: High SchoolResponsibilities Manage demand and production scheduling for single unit with multiple customer(s) / product(s).  Support new product/program launches.  Works closely with customers, team leaders to determine daily production requirements.  Use parameters to drive inventory levels within manufacturing unit.  Leads improvement and cost reduction initiatives.  Continuous improvement team involvement. Member of product transfer teams.  Works with Materials Launch team for new product / program launch.  Formalizes Weekly Forecasts/Sales and Operations planning data.The essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environmentwearing steel toe shoesSkillsMaterials ManagementPlanningSchedulingQualificationsYears of experience: 2 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.

We are seeking a dedicated, career-driven professional to join our team in the role of Production Planner. The Production Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing production schedules to support ontime delivery of mirrors, camera systems, sensors, and related collisionavoidance products for bus and commercial fleet customers. This role ensures materials, components, labor, and equipment are aligned to meet customer demand while maximizing production efficiency and maintaining high quality standards.salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 4 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities  Create and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on orders, forecasts, and inventory levels  Assist in implementing production sequences to minimize downtime, optimize machine use, and ensure the timely delivery of products  Review engineering changes to incorporate into the production plan  Participating in reviewing and adjusting schedules where needed  Monitor raw material and component availability (glass, plastics, hardware, harnesses)  Work with Procurement to resolve shortages, supplier delays, and part quality issues that affect production  Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Inventory to support continuous improvement efforts and resolve production problems  Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and risks to managers, supervisors, and line leads.  Participate in daily production meetings to review production, constraints, and delivery requirements  Track production output, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization  Prepare reports on production performance, shortages of material, and forecast accuracy Use ERP system (Epicor) to generate work orders, allocate materials, and monitor WIP  Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S, line balancing)  Other tasks as assigned by operations managementThe essential functions of this role include: working in a non-temperature controlled environmentmanual lifting up to 30lbsstanding for 4 hours at one time Skills Schedule AdherenceOperationsProduction ControlProduction Planning (5 years of experience is required)Production schedulesOn time delivery Qualifications Years of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: Experienced Randstad 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.