About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an entry-level Buyer/Planner to support manufacturing operations in Massachusetts. This is a temp-to-hire, full-time role (Monday–Friday) focused on ensuring materials are available to meet production schedules while maintaining accurate inventory records.

• Assist with purchasing raw materials, components, and supplies needed for production
• Monitor and help maintain inventory levels to avoid shortages
• Support production planning by reviewing schedules and material requirements
• Create and process purchase orders in the ERP/MRP system
• Communicate with suppliers on order status, delivery schedules, and shortages
• Track open orders and follow up on late deliveries
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and quality teams to resolve material issues
• Analyze inventory data to identify opportunities to improve material flow
• Perform other supply chain and purchasing duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field is a plus
• Previous experience in manufacturing, inventory, purchasing, customer service, or administrative support is preferred but not required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus

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Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour (based on experience)
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Job type: Temp-to-hire
• Weekly pay

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Benefits & Career Growth

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Life insurance and short-term disability (where applicable)
• 401(k) plan and commuter benefits (when available)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and voluntary benefits
• On-the-job training and supportive team environment
• Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential and opportunities for advancement

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Location & Employment Type

• Job location: Massachusetts, MA, United States (onsite at client facility)
• Employment type: Full-time, Temp-to-hire

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.