**Job Title: Production Planner / Buyer** **Job Description** in production scheduling, purchasing, and order entry. You will play a key role in optimizing our production processes and ensuring timely procurement of materials. **Responsibilities** + Accurately input data and check for errors to ensure order accuracy. + Manage production scheduling to optimize workflow and efficiency. + Coordinate purchasing activities to ensure timely procurement of necessary materials. + Utilize order management systems (OMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. + Communicate effectively with customers to resolve issues and provide assistance. + Prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently, especially during peak hours. + Troubleshoot issues that may arise during the order entry process. **Essential Skills** + Data entry + Microsoft Office + Order management systems (OMS) + Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software + Strong communication skills + Time management + Problem-solving skills **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Attention to detail + Proficiency in using spreadsheets and databases + Customer service skills **Why Work Here?** We are generous when it comes to employee benefits, covering up to 95% of individual employee benefits. Join our team to experience a supportive work environment and valuable benefits. **Work Environment** This position is based in an office environment, either in a corporate office or a call center. You will work in an open workspace, utilizing various technologies. The work hours are from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in MINNEAPOLIS,MN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 13, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.