Job Description
Production Planning & Purchasing Coordinator
Location: Plano, TX | On-Site
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: MondayFriday | 8:00 AM5:00 PM (Additional hours may be required during month-end close)
Salary: $50,000$70,000 annually (Based on Experience)
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planning & Purchasing Coordinator for a direct hire opportunity in Plano, TX. This role is responsible for managing production schedules while ensuring raw materials and production supplies are purchased and available to support manufacturing operations. Serving as the primary link between production, purchasing, sales, and customer service, this individual helps drive on-time deliveries, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate has experience in production planning, purchasing, inventory control, ERP systems, and manufacturing operations. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential for success.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling
Develop and maintain daily production schedules for manufacturing equipment and production lines.
Monitor production capacity, machine availability, and labor resources to identify scheduling constraints.
Coordinate production priorities to ensure on-time customer deliveries.
Optimize production workflows to improve efficiency and minimize downtime.
Serve as the primary liaison between Sales, Customer Service, and Production regarding scheduling and order status.
Purchasing & Inventory Management
Purchase raw materials, production supplies, and custom tooling required for manufacturing.
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory monitoring.
Manage safety stock levels and forecast material requirements to prevent shortages.
Coordinate vendor purchases to support production schedules while controlling costs.
Reporting & Process Improvement
Maintain accurate ERP/MRP system data.
Develop and monitor production, purchasing, and inventory KPIs.
Prepare operational reports for leadership.
Identify opportunities to improve scheduling, purchasing, inventory management, and production efficiency.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and special projects.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience in production planning, purchasing, inventory control, or manufacturing operations, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with ERP or MRP systems.
Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
Strong computer and data entry skills.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in label printing, packaging, or printing manufacturing.
Experience with production scheduling and demand planning.
Knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, and procurement best practices.
Experience developing operational reports and KPIs.
Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience preferred.
Preferred Skills
Production Planning & Scheduling
Purchasing & Procurement
Inventory Control
ERP/MRP Systems
Demand Planning
Manufacturing Operations
KPI Reporting & Analysis
Process Improvement
Microsoft Excel
Benefits
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Contribution
Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?
Wheeler Staffing Partners connects talented professionals with leading employers across the country. We provide personalized career guidance, transparent communication, and access to high-quality career opportunities that align with your experience and long-term goals. Our team is committed to helping you find a role where you can make an immediate impact while continuing to grow your career.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Plano, TX |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Website | http://wheelersp.com/ |
About Company
Wheeler Staffing Partners' (WSP) has outstanding client relationships providing consultants with access to some of the most desirable employment opportunities across the nation. Our experience, the solutions we provide, our business processes, and partnerships with our consultants and clients has made the company one of the most sought after placement firms for job seekers and companies of all sizes. WSP, provides all candidates with career opportunities, skill assessments, and interview consulting services and our clients with the candidates that meet their culture and skill set. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals to our RPO Service offerings, we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism at the best price. Let us put our expertise and services to work for you!
Skills
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Calendar Managementunmatched
- Career Counselingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cost Controlunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Data Qualityunmatched
- Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Disability Insuranceunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- Forecastingunmatched
- Inventory Control Systemunmatched
- Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
- Inventory Managementunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Lean Manufacturingunmatched
- Life Insuranceunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Operations Planningunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Performance Metricsunmatched
- Printingunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Procurement Managementunmatched
- Procurement Planningunmatched
- Production Controlunmatched
- Production Machiningunmatched
- Production Managementunmatched
- Production Planningunmatched
- Production Scheduleunmatched
- Production Supportunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Reporting Skillsunmatched
- Salesunmatched
- Schedule Developmentunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
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