Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join their team. As a Buyer/Planner, you will be a part of the procurement department supporting logistics and vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have related experience, willingness to learn, and be a good part of a team. **Job Title:** Buyer/Planner **Location:** Whitakers, NC **What's the Job?** + Enters and maintains data into Excel to manage any circumstance related to a supplier issue for tracking and plan/action records. + Manages supplier releases within client's system working with vendors to ensure on time delivery and performance. + Controls the inventory in accordance with management objectives, setting safety stock and reviewing system for proper settings of all parameters to ensure delivery. + Works closely with related departments to communicate any part shortages and recovery plans. + Reports any shortages, missed deliveries, etc. related to the production environment to the Materials Manager for assisted action through use of the Critical Shortage Report. **What's Needed?** + Effective verbal and written communication skills. + Attention to small details as well as strong math skills. + Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel. + Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. + Ability to work independently as well as within a structured team. **What's in it for me?** ​​​​​​​ + Opportunities for career growth and development. + 401(k) retirement plan with company match. + Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.