Buyer | Planner | Industrial Knives

Burton Mill Solutions, a division of Wood Technologies International (WTI), is a global leader in lumber processing equipment, technology, and tooling. With over 100 years of industry leadership, we’re committed to continuous improvement, exceptional quality, and strong relationships—with both our customers and our employees.

We are seeking a Buyer | Planner for industrial cutting technology to join our team of talented people and help continue our tradition of innovation and market leadership. This position is located at our facility in Fountain Inn, SC. Come and grow with us!  

This is currently a hybrid position, our company may consider remote in the near future.

Salary Range for this role is $72,500-$90,000.

The Buyer | Planner is responsible for planning and procuring raw materials and finished goods for knife manufacturing in primary wood processing. This role ensures timely product delivery, optimal inventory levels, and alignment with global production and planning standards.

How You Will Make a Positive Impact:

• Closing the loop on the interplay between capacity, raw material requirements and finished knife purchase in a strong make-versus-buy environment
• Conduct weekly inventory and capacity reviews for manufacturing site
• Monitor and report delivery performance and lead times
• Maintain target inventory levels based on demand patterns and vendor lead times

• Procure raw materials and finished goods, including international sourcing
• Manage supplier relationships and support negotiations and onboarding
• Maintain purchase orders, pricing, lead times, and acknowledgements

• Support supply continuity through demand forecasting and supplier communication
• Manage item master records and vendor pricing agreements
• Eliminate duplicate item entries and maintain data accuracy for internal users
• Anticipate supply challenges and takes preemptive action
• Develop solutions to complex issues
• Manage returns, replacements, and credit arrangements with vendors

The Value You Bring:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain management, management, finance, marketing, or manufacturing is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a Purchasing, Planning/Scheduling, Warehouse/Distribution/Transportation coordination or Customer Service roles
• Excellent communication skills with internal teams and remote manufacturing sites
• Exceptional negotiation skills with ability to achieve mutually beneficial agreements with suppliers
• Highly proactive, responsible, and solution-focused
• Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving mindset
• Proven ability to manage complex issues with critical thinking
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite including Excel, SharePoint and Teams
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Burton Mill Solutions is pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k with employer matching available
• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
• 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Up to $300 per year in Wellness Activity Reimbursement  
• Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses based on the nature of the job

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Burton Mill Solutions participates in E-Verify and will only employ individuals who are verified as legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, currently or in the future.

To learn more about our company, and the products and services we provide, please visit www.burtonmill.com