Planning & Purchasing Specialist

Job overview

The Planning & Purchasing Specialist role is onsite in Danville, VA, with an annual salary of $75,000–$80,000. The position works across planning, procurement, manufacturing, suppliers, engineering, and factory functions to support production continuity and material readiness. The specialist coordinates material requirements planning and purchasing while improving inventory, supplier performance, and supply chain efficiency. The role also supports new product launches, factory projects, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Plan material requirements across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons
• monitor material availability and inventory
• create and manage purchase orders
• expedite orders and deliveries
• resolve supplier delivery, quality, and invoice issues
• maintain purchasing and material data in SAP
• manage transportation and shipping documentation
• support product launches and factory trials
• improve inventory and purchasing processes
• participate in integrated business planning and supplier corrective actions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

planning & purchasing specialist

supply chain

material planning

procurement

full-time

danville va

graham personnel services

mrp

sap

inventory optimization

supplier management

$75k–$80k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Graham Personnel Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.