CareerPlan

Buyer Planner

Minneapolis, USFull-time$64k–$80k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-14
Hybrid

Core

Ensure material availability, optimize inventory levels, and support operational excellence through data-driven planning and procurement strategies.

Role type

Senior Buyer Planner (Supply Chain)

Builds

End-to-end supply chain flow for Industrial Quality, Medical Technology, and Semiconductor Manufacturing segments.

Domain

Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Industrial Technology

Required skills

Demand forecasting, Supply planning, Procurement management, Inventory optimization, ERP systems (SAP), Data analytics, Risk management, Supplier relationship management

Preferred skills

APICS/ASCM certification, AI-assisted planning platforms, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Jaggaer PIP

Technologies

SAP ERP (ECC/S/4HANA), Microsoft Excel, Power BI, AI planning tools, Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, Jaggaer PIP

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical trends and AI tools; Ensure material availability to support production schedules; Manage procurement activities and supplier performance; Optimize inventory levels and working capital; Utilize digital planning tools to monitor supply chain performance; Identify supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC