Senior Buyer/Planner (Hybrid)

Department: Consumables Supply ChainLocation: Headquarters - Pittston, PAPosted: 2026-09-28Location: Hybrid - Pittston, PA (This is not a remote role)Senior Buyer Planner Position at Benco Dental, a division of 1930 VenturesAs the next evolution of our family enterprise, Benco Dental proudly operates under the emerging 1930 Ventures brand. Candidates may see both Benco Dental and 1930 Ventures during this transition period, while our commitment to our associates, customers, and culture remains unchanged.Our company is our family, and we are looking for a new addition to assist us in Driving Dentistry Forward. Please review the description below carefully to ensure that this position is the perfect match for you!What’s in it for YOU?Excellent Compensation PackagesMedical, Dental and Vision Benefits Effective on Day 1401k Package Effective on Day 1Paid Time Off ProgramProfit SharingHybrid Work EnvironmentAssociate Discounts and Community Giveback ProgramsCollege Tuition Savings ProgramCaring Family Culture Toward all AssociatesCertified as a FORTUNE Great Place to WorkJoin Resource Groups That Promote Diversity, Equity, and InclusionFamily owned for 95+ yearsPosition Summary: Responsible for handling the everyday purchasing of assigned products sold at Benco; balancing purchases with current inventory, keeping adequate supply of product without backorders and overstocks; working on inventory planning with all vendors. Sr. Buyer will serve as mentor for new hires and will take ownership of a key department metric.Do YOU Possess These Skills and Attributes?General knowledge of principles and concepts of PurchasingAbility to lead others, be approachable and unify team members to common goalExpertise in ERP/ DRP systemsAbility to identify opportunities and implement solutionsAbility to communicate effectively; negotiation skills a plusMicrosoft Suite experience with higher level Excel usageProblem solver, adaptable, and agile thinkerAbility to work independently and in a team environmentAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and/or projectsAttention to detail and outstanding organizational skillsDo These Responsibilities Interest YOU?Effectively maintains stock inventories for all assigned vendors by maintaining yearly fill rate goals.Use DRP system daily to place orders, transfer and review MTD portals; both general and customer and/or TR specific portals.Increase product turns to meet company objectives.Monitor purchase orders by reviewing PO before submitting to Vendor, maintaining accurate delivery dates on all PO's. Follow up on PO's with past due delivery dates and expedite as required.Consistently processes vendor returns (overstock/slow moving inventory) to meet goals for each DC.Maintain Binwork requests for assigned vendors - answer and close out within 24 hours. If request can't be closed for any reason, enter issue in system. Follow up on these requests daily - noting any changes in status.Approve A/P discrepancies daily.Weekly review of reports that help guide whether items should be moved from stock to non-stock and vise-versa.Anticipate product trends by working with marketing to decide which new products to stock and which to make non-stock because of a reduction sales.Be proactive to flyers and publications. Items in flyers should be reviewed to determine if they should be made stock in all DC's before the publication starts.Check buyer queue regularly to manage work flow.Monitor/process work orders to ensure items are created in a timely manner.Attend training classes for assigned vendors as well as continuous improvement training, which will assist in performance of job functions.Provides clear communication to both internal and external associates and customers.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standards to support the efficient operations of the department and companyDo YOU Meet These Requirements?This is not a remote role. Candidates must reside within an hour of Pittston, PA for onsite work 2 days per week.Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain, required2-4 years minimum of Purchasing and Supply Chain experience, requiredWho We Are: It’s our Mission to Drive Dentistry Forward1930 Ventures, a family enterprise that includes Benco Dental, is the largest family owned, full-service dental distributor in the United States, and has remained in the family since 1930—a family that now includes more than 40,000 customers and over 1,700 associates in the 48 contiguous states. In 2025, we posted revenues of $1B.We provide more supply and equipment options than any other full-service distributor, an offering enhanced by a comprehensive suite of services and solutions, including office design, equipment repair, practice coaching, financing and project management, wealth management and dental-specific technology solutions. These services are supported by over 400 professionally trained sales representatives and 300 factory-trained service technicians who begin every task by asking, 'What does the customer want?'This opportunity is part of our Benco Dental division, which is the nation's largest independent distributor of oral healthcare technology and supplies, with a century-long history, strong distribution network, and a comprehensive range of products, solutions, and services.