Buyer Planner I

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT MECHANIX WEAR

Who We Are

Mechanix Wear develops protective gloves for industries including vehicle mechanics, police, military, trade professionals, and construction to name a few. Mechanix Wear is THE TOOL THAT FITS LIKE A GLOVE® In 1991, The Original® Glove was born. The brainchild of a legendary race mechanic that sparked a revolution for working hands. Championed by mechanics and pit crews at the 1991 Daytona 500, The Original® is the glove that started it all. For more information, visit

What We Do

At Mechanix Wear, we are building a world where Safety is foundational, Performance is enhanced, and Trust in the brand is unshakable. We create and elevate protection beyond your expectations, through innovative design, advanced materials, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We stand behind our core values including Thinking Big , Being a Problem Solver , Doing Things the Right Way , and TeaMWork.

JOB SUMMARY

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing the monthly purchase planning cycle and issuing purchase orders to manufacturers for Mechanix Wear products. Working in close partnership with the Senior Manager of Product Supply, this role ensures product availability by owning inventory transfers, packaging materials procurement, out-of-stock (OOS) resolution, and On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance — all in direct support of customer fulfillment goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions of the job are listed below. Other responsibilities may also be assigned. Please note that the essential functions may vary depending on department size, organizational structure and/or geographic location. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

Purchase Planning & Order Management

• Execute the monthly buy planning process, translating supply direction from the Senior Manager of Product Supply into actionable purchase orders.

• Issue and manage purchase orders to domestic and international manufacturers, ensuring accuracy in quantities, pricing, and delivery timelines.

• Monitor open POs and proactively communicate with vendors to track order status and resolve delays.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Planning, Sales, and Operations to align procurement with demand signals.

MOQ & Weeks of Supply (WOS) Management

• Maintain and regularly review Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) parameters by SKU and supplier, ensuring buy quantities are optimized to balance inventory investment with service level requirements.

• Develop and update Weeks of Supply (WOS) targets across the product portfolio, factoring in lead times, demand variability, and seasonal trends to keep products in stock.

• Recommend adjustments to MOQ and WOS thresholds based on sales velocity, forecast changes, and supplier constraints, escalating exceptions to the Senior Manager of Product Supply as needed.

• Monitor WOS coverage continuously and trigger replenishment actions when inventory falls below established minimum thresholds.

Inventory Management & Transfers

• Own the end-to-end inventory transfer process, coordinating movement of finished goods between distribution centers and warehouse locations to meet fulfillment needs.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and work with the warehouse team to reconcile discrepancies.

• Analyze inventory levels to proactively identify potential imbalances and recommend rebalancing strategies.

Out-of-Stock Resolution & OTIF Management

• Serve as the primary owner of out-of-stock identification, root cause analysis, and recovery planning.

• Drive OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance by monitoring order fulfillment metrics and working cross-functionally to remove bottlenecks.

• Escalate risks and provide timely updates to stakeholders when supply constraints may impact customer commitments.

• Partner with Sales and Customer Service teams to prioritize inventory allocation during constrained supply situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following are the minimum qualifications that an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Please note that the minimum qualifications may vary based upon the department size and/or geographic location.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field required.

EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred.

• 2–4 years of experience in buying, purchasing, or supply chain planning, ideally within consumer goods, apparel, or hard goods.

• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management) certification (CPIM, CSCP, or similar) and knowledge of ASCM frameworks a plus.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed procurement decisions.

• Working knowledge of MOQ structures, WOS modeling, and inventory replenishment strategies.

• Proficiency in ERP and warehouse management systems required; experience with Prophet 21 (P21), Jasci, or New Horizons a plus.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Clear and proactive communicator who can work effectively with internal teams and external vendors.

• Results-oriented mindset with ownership of KPIs including OOS rates and OTIF performance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of

this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly uses verbal and written communication skills and must be able to hear and speak clearly. The role requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, as well as frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, and manipulate objects.

This position may also require periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing, as necessary to perform job duties.

The employee must be able to occasionally lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 15 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL

Occasional

OVERALL WORK ENVIRONMENT

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

The office is clean, orderly, properly lit and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate. Field conditions vary. This position is primarily office-based.

May be required for trade shows, customer visits, field sales support, and manufacturing site visits.

Occasional exposure to industrial or manufacturing environments when visiting facilities or conducting product field testing.

Mechanix Wear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Mechanix Wear are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Employment with Mechanix Wear is at will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.