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Manufacturing Planner Buyer

CompX National

Mauldin, SC 29662 • 10/15/2026

Job Description

Job Description

CompX National is hiring a Manufacturing Planner Buyer.

Visit the following link to learn more about CompX National:

CompX National – CompX Security Products

Be part of our CompX National team and enjoy our excellent benefits:

  • Medical Insurance (FREE employee)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • LOW deductible and LOW out of pocket max
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401k Retirement Plans
  • Company paid Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid vacations and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Reward Program

Shift: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Responsibilities:

  • Schedule components and production to ensure sufficient inventory is available on a timely basis to achieve sales projections.
  • Review MRP outputs daily to ensure all required actions are taken – planned orders (job and purchase), expedites, defers, and cancels.
  • Plan and place manufacturing orders and purchase orders for production components and finished goods to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Proactively review and expedite parts shortages by identifying issues and internal bottlenecks.
  • Communicate production schedule changes and future needs to appropriate production areas.
  • Optimize inventory levels to meet production requirements and inventory control goals.
  • Work with multiple business sites to procure/provide products.
  • Understand customer needs, history, forecasts, and sales plans.
  • Analyze and correct inventory records and transactions to ensure system accuracy.
  • Collaborate effectively with multiple departments including Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Production.

Required Qualifications:

  • Five (5) plus years of MRP planning experience with some purchasing knowledge
  • Solid working knowledge of ERP systems; SyteLine experience is preferred
  • Demonstrated experience working with manufacturing BOMs
  • Must display initiative and possess integrity, a strong work ethic, and analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Detail oriented with a high sense of urgency
  • Adept in time management and organization with the ability to handle multiple priorities

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred
  • APICS/CPIM certification is highly desired

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