Procurement production planner

Job Title: Procurement & Production Planner

Location: 134 Ferry St, South Grafton, MA 01560

Reports to: Operations Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm ET

Hueson Wire & Cable is a specialty wire and cable manufacturer located in South Grafton, Massachusetts. We serve customers who demand more than just wire and cable—those who value custom-engineered products, quick turnaround times, and exceptional service. Our team is close-knit, skilled, and hands-on. We thrive on solving complex challenges, supporting one another, and taking pride in producing high-quality, American-made products.

The Procurement & Production Planner ensures the right materials are purchased, available, and scheduled to meet customer commitments. This position blends purchasing, production planning, and hands-on material coordination in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is as comfortable negotiating with suppliers as they are on the production floor confirming materials, staging jobs, and supporting workflow.

Responsibilities:

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Purchase all raw materials, compounds, copper, tape, and consumables required for production.
• Source and qualify vendors; solicit quotes and negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times.
• Issue and track purchase orders, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery.
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers while driving cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Resolve delivery, quantity, or quality discrepancies in collaboration with Finance and Operations.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Create and release job travelers and supporting paperwork for all production runs.
• Sequence and schedule jobs to align with material availability, machine capacity, and customer due dates.
• Coordinate closely with Operations and Engineering to adjust priorities as requirements change.
• Monitor order status and communicate schedule updates to the Operations Manager and Sales team.
• Identify and proactively resolve conflicts between production capacity and material readiness.

Material Coordination & Handling

• Verify incoming material receipts for accuracy and condition.
• Stage and organize materials for upcoming jobs; ensure timely delivery to production lines.
• Operate a forklift as needed to move or unload materials safely.
• Maintain clean, organized material storage areas and update physical locations as needed.

Inventory & Cross-Functional Support

• Monitor raw material levels and reorder points; flag potential shortages or excess.
• Support Finance in periodic inventory counts and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality on new materials, specifications, or substitutions.
• Maintain accurate records within company systems to ensure traceability and compliance.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, or production coordination in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, lead-time management, and inventory control concepts.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP or production scheduling software.
• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and work effectively on the production floor.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented and highly reliable; ensures the right materials are available before they are needed.
• Proactive communicator who thrives in a cross-functional environment.
• Comfortable balancing desk work and floor activity (approximately 70 percent desk and 30 percent floor).
• Hands-on, practical, and willing to solve problems wherever they arise.

Professional working proficiency in written and verbal English (ILR Level 3 or greater).

To apply, please submit your resume (cover letter optional) to Tyler Faille, Operations Manager, at [email protected].

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• South Grafton, MA 01560 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Grafton, MA 01560: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person