Senior Buyer Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for coordinating production planning and procurement activities to ensure materials and services are available to support manufacturing schedules at optimal cost, quality, and delivery. This role requires strong coordination between demand planning, production, suppliers, and internal stakeholders in a fast-Paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Production & Materials Planning

• Develop and maintain production and material plans based on demand forecasts, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.
• Generate and manage work orders and purchase requisitions to support manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor schedule adherence and proactively address material or capacity gaps.

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Procure raw materials, components, and services in accordance with production requirements and approved suppliers.
• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders; track order status and ensure on?time delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, quality issues, and pricing discrepancies.
• Improve OTD and quality of parts from supplier.

Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Coordinate with S&IOP and Warehouse team for scheduled shipping process.
• Monitor inventory KPIs such as turns, shortages, excess, and slow?moving materials.
• Perform regular reviews of planning parameters including lead times, lot sizes, and safety stock.

Systems & Data Management

• Utilize ERP/MRP/PLM systems (NetSuite and Arena) to manage planning and purchasing activities.
• Maintain accurate master data including BOMs, routings, pricing, and supplier information.
• Prepare reports on shortages, supplier performance, inventory status, and planning metrics.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency.
• Support cost?reduction initiatives, including supplier negotiations and alternate sourcing.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills and Experience:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related field

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a combined planning and buying role within manufacturing
• Experience managing suppliers and supporting production schedules
• Hands?on experience with MRP/ERP systems

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain fundamentals
• Working knowledge of MRP, production planning, and purchasing practices
• Proficiency in ERP & PLM systems and Microsoft Excel
• Basic data analysis and reporting capabilities

Professional Skills

• Strong organizational and time?management skills
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities
• Analytical and problem?solving mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Perks and Benefits:

While working as a Balance Staffing Associate, you will be able to take advantage of weekly pay, optional medical benefits, paid sick leave, and state-specific retirement saving options in accordance with state or local law.

Job Title: Sr. Planner/Buyer

Type of Role: Contract

Expected Length of Contract: 4 - 6 Months

Shift / Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Location: Fremont, CA

Hourly Range: $40 - $45/hr, DOE

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out to you!

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Balance Staffing is a full-service staffing agency that aims to unite talented and hardworking people with excellent workplaces, while building lasting relationships with our employees and our clients. To us, job seekers are more than a resume; they are unique individuals working to achieve their career dreams and companies aren’t clients, but partners striving for business success. Our goal is connecting top talent with exceptional employers. Since 1997, that’s been our guiding purpose, inspiring us to always be at our best, so we can be there for you.

Company Description

Balance Staffing is a full-service staffing agency that aims to unite talented and hardworking people with excellent workplaces, while building lasting relationships with our employees and our clients. To us, job seekers are more than a resume; they are unique individuals working to achieve their career dreams and companies aren’t clients, but partners striving for business success. Our goal is connecting top talent with exceptional employers. Since 1997, that’s been our guiding purpose, inspiring us to always be at our best, so we can be there for you.