Buyer/Planner

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Buyer/Planner to support material planning, purchasing activities, and inventory management. This role is responsible for ensuring materials and components are available to meet production schedules and customer requirements while maintaining cost-effective purchasing practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase materials based on forecasts, customer demand, and MRP requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust purchasing activities to support production schedules.
• Create, revise, and manage purchase orders.
• Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, delivery dates, and material availability.
• Expedite or reschedule orders as needed.
• Resolve supplier issues including shortages, delays, quality concerns, and shipment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate data within the ERP/MRP system, including pricing, lead times, and order status.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, freight terms, and supplier agreements.
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Quality, Sales, and Finance teams to support business objectives.
• Assist with cost analysis, standard costing updates, and landed cost reviews.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing, planning, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience with MRP and inventory management processes.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to analyze demand, inventory, and cost data.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP/MRP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, electronics, OEM, contract manufacturing, or gaming industries.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, supplier agreements, and landed cost calculations.

Key Skills

• Purchasing & Procurement
• Material Planning
• Inventory Control
• Supplier Management
• Cost Negotiation
• MRP/ERP Systems
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Supply Chain Operations

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented supply chain professional who enjoys managing supplier relationships, negotiating costs, and ensuring materials are available to support production and customer commitments.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.