Douglas Dynamics, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Commodity Buyer/Production Planner
Rockland, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
3+ years expDouglas Dynamics, Inc. is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. They are seeking a Commodity Buyer/Production Planner to set production schedules, manage inventory levels, and work with suppliers to ensure material availability in alignment with customer demand.
Industrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Set production schedules based on the forecasted production plan and customer demand
Work with internal and external suppliers to bring in material as required in the quantity required
Work to control inventory levels through lean principles
Support a culture consistent with the company’s core values and vision statement
Promote respectful, open, and honest communication across the organization
Follow Company policies and procedures regarding work and conduct
Manage production schedules according to Level Loaded production philosophy in support of Sales Forecasts and/or Actual Open Orders; includes inter-company requirements
Open and Close Shop Orders
Manage and order materials from outside suppliers as required to support internal production part requirement, as triggered by internal pull systems
Cut releases to the supply chain where automatic Kanban triggers are not established
Work with Global Sourcing and Supply Team to support supplier improvement opportunities aligned to company strategies
Participate in supplier events
Utilize Excel tools that improve task efficiency (in accordance with IT policies)
Support the cycle count program to identify opportunities for improving inventory accuracy
Participate in internal and external Kaizen events
Support the company’s Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Growth Programs to continuously strive to maintain and improve our standing as 'Best-In-Class'
Qualification
Required
Two-year associate degree in business or other related field or 3 years of related work experience
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
Ability to effectively communicate with written and oral communication throughout the organization and with supply chain
Excellent oral and written presentation skills
Preferred
ERP system knowledge
Knowledge of manufacturing processes
Benefits
A comprehensive suite of benefits
A generous 401k match
Profit sharing for all full-time employees
Company
Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
Douglas Dynamics is the premier manufacturer and upfitter of commercial work truck attachments and equipment in North America.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2010-05-14IPO
2004-04-01Acquired
Leadership Team
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Keith Hagelin
Vice President, Operations
Recent News
2025-11-10
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