Buyer / Scheduler
About this role
This search is being conducted by Flex HR on a confidential basis on behalf of our client. The client's identity will be shared with candidates who advance in the process. Qualified candidates should submit a resume for consideration.
Buyer / Scheduler
Gainesville, GA • Supply Chain / Operations • Reports to President • Full-time, on-site
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client, a growing pet treat manufacturer, is looking for a sharp, hands-on Buyer/Scheduler to keep raw materials, packaging, and production flowing. This is a combined role: you'll own purchasing and production scheduling, balancing supplier lead times and inventory against a live plant schedule. If you like solving puzzles where procurement, planning, and the production floor all meet, this is your seat.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Purchase ingredients, packaging, and supplies to meet production requirements while controlling cost and minimizing excess inventory.
- Build and maintain the production schedule, coordinating with plant managers, shipping/receiving, and quality to keep lines running on time.
- Manage supplier relationships: negotiate pricing and terms, track shipments and lead times, and resolve delivery or quality issues.
- Monitor inventory levels and reorder points; help avoid both stockouts and overstock of perishable or allergen-sensitive materials.
- Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier communications in the ERP/MRP system.
- Contribute to cost-savings programs and continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Support food-safety and traceability compliance (FSMA) across the supply chain.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 4–7 years of experience in purchasing, scheduling, materials planning, or supply chain — food, CPG, or other manufacturing strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of an ERP/MRP system (Exact, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, IFS, or similar). AI implementation is currently being evaluated.
- Solid negotiation skills and comfort managing multiple suppliers and competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Excel and a head for data: lead times, reorder points, demand patterns.
- Excellent organization and communication; you'll be the link between suppliers and the production floor.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience in food, beverage, or pet-product manufacturing.
- Familiarity with food-safety standards and traceability requirements.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Base salary of $65,000 – $70,000, depending on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- A meaningful leadership role where you help drive success.
This search is being managed exclusively by Flex HR. Please do not contact the client directly.
Company at a glance
Flex HR is your one-stop human resource services firm, supporting any and ALL HR functions. We customize plans for each client, letting them choose as many or as few services as they need as their business evolves. HR outsourcing firm that gives you back valuable time and peace of mi
Our comprehensive offering includes a dedicated HR Manager, high-level strategic consulting, HR back office administration and essential business services such as payroll, recruiting, and affirmative action planning to keep you in compliance.
We provide HR guidance to maximize organizational effectiveness and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements utilizing our flexible approach. Flex HR is your HR support system delivering executive level expertise right when you need it.
We give clients a more effective way to handle HR, which is why we are consistently among Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing private companies, named one of the "Top 25 Most Promising HR Outsourcing Service Providers" in Outsourcing Gazette Magazine, and given the BOLD Award for our leadership, development, and overall impact among businesses.
Our goal is to make quality HR outsourcing and consulting accessible and affordable to small and mid-size companies and to increase profits by providing timely mission-essential task management, flexible professional talent and full-time dedication at a fraction of the cost.
This value is provided through the combined experience and collaborative effort of a seasoned and accomplished team of Human Resources professionals. Each Flex HR Partner has at least twenty years of senior HR leadership experience and backed by our Virtual Back Office support team.
Flexibility is what makes us unique in a market dominated by limited options. With our Virtual Back Office even the smallest business can offer the technology and full service support to managers and employees typically only affordable to large enterprises.
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Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
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