Manufacturing Planner Buyer
Compx · Mauldin, SC, US · United States · On-site
Posted Oct 1, 2026
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CompX National is hiring a Manufacturing Planner Buyer.
Visit the following link to learn more about CompX National:
CompX National – CompX Security Products
Be part of our CompX National team and enjoy our excellent benefits:
Medical Insurance (FREE employee)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
LOW deductible and LOW out of pocket max
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401k Retirement Plans
Company paid Disability and Life Insurance
Paid vacations and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Reward Program
Shift: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Position Responsibilities:
Schedule components and production to ensure sufficient inventory is available on a timely basis to achieve sales projections.
Review MRP outputs daily to ensure all required actions are taken – planned orders (job and purchase), expedites, defers, and cancels.
Plan and place manufacturing orders and purchase orders for production components and finished goods to ensure on-time delivery.
Proactively review and expedite parts shortages by identifying issues and internal bottlenecks.
Communicate production schedule changes and future needs to appropriate production areas.
Optimize inventory levels to meet production requirements and inventory control goals.
Work with multiple business sites to procure/provide products.
Understand customer needs, history, forecasts, and sales plans.
Analyze and correct inventory records and transactions to ensure system accuracy.
Collaborate effectively with multiple departments including Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Production.
Required Qualifications:
Five (5) plus years of MRP planning experience with some purchasing knowledge
Solid working knowledge of ERP systems; SyteLine experience is preferred
Demonstrated experience working with manufacturing BOMs
Must display initiative and possess integrity, a strong work ethic, and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Detail oriented with a high sense of urgency
Adept in time management and organization with the ability to handle multiple priorities
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree is preferred
APICS/CPIM certification is highly desired
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