Buyer/Planner - Seasonal

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Buyer Planner I

Full Time Clerical Kansas City Distribution Center, Kansas City, MO, US

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. 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.

Please note that the essential functions may vary depending on department size, organizational structure and/or geographic location. 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

TRAVEL

The office is clean, orderly, properly lit and ventilated. 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.

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.