Procurement & MRP Planner
Farmington, CT, US
Professional (Other)
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Temporary
$26.00–$32.00
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Business Services - Other
First Shift (Day)
Farmington, CT, US
$26.00–$32.00
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Temporary
Business Services - Other
On-site
Professional (Other)
High School or equivalent
First Shift (Day)
Job details
At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking an MRP Controller / Operational Buyer to work at a premier manufacturing client in Farmington, CT. With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.
Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $26.00–$32.00/hr DOE | Weekly Pay
Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00AM–3:30PM | Full-Time
Why you should apply to be MRP Controller / Operational Buyer:
- Competitive pay rate with weekly direct deposit
- Join a fast-paced, collaborative team at a leading manufacturing organization
- Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid holidays and referral bonuses
- Long-term and temp-to-hire opportunities
- Supportive onboarding and career guidance from your Kelly recruiting team
What’s a typical day as an MRP Controller / Operational Buyer? You’ll be:
- Managing MRP planning activities within SAP or ERP systems to support production demand
- Releasing planned orders and converting them into production orders for both make-to-order and make-to-stock requirements
- Rescheduling machine assembly and sub-assembly production orders based on delivery timelines and aligning material flow to production schedules
- Reassigning parts as needed to meet changing production priorities and ensuring all production orders are properly closed out
- Resolving material movement errors and updating production orders with materials for special layout machines
- Documenting part shortages and coordinating with operational buyers to minimize production impact
- Creating purchase requisitions and purchase orders for affiliate suppliers, and managing order confirmations and delivery schedules
- Partnering with production and logistics teams to ensure smooth material movement and investigating inventory discrepancies
This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
- Have 2+ years of experience in MRP, production planning, or buyer support within manufacturing
- Are familiar with SAP (production module) or other ERP systems (preferred)
- Possess a strong understanding of work orders, material flow, and production environments
- Can stay organized and manage multiple priorities in a busy setting
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with cross-functional teams and vendors
- Are process-oriented with attention to detail and accuracy
- Hold a 2-year technical degree or a suitable combination of education and work experience
- Are tech-savvy and comfortable working within business systems and data
What happens next
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be MRP Controller / Operational Buyer today!
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