Buyer/Planner
Core
Purchasing, planning, and inventory control for assigned product lines to support production plans and on-time delivery.
Role type
Buyer/Planner
Builds
Production plans and material supply for manufacturing cells
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (motion control, automation)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Oracle/ERP systems, lean manufacturing, inventory management, Microsoft Excel, kanban management, shortage review, supplier negotiation, production planning, KPI tracking
Preferred skills
APICS/CPIM certification, 5+ years purchasing/planning/scheduling experience, new part sourcing, PPV/VAVE, manufacturing floor experience
Technologies
Oracle, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Manage purchase order placement, invoicing, and expediting; Coordinate delivery information and align supply chain to customer demand; Implement forward-planning and shortage review processes; Lead supplier calls and support sourcing initiatives; Translate customer demand into executable production plans; Track and review KPIs with the Materials Manager
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC