BUYER / PLANNER (Full-time)

Buyer/Planner

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support CelLink’s production operations. This role combines purchasing and production planning activities, working closely with suppliers, operations, engineering, and finance. The Buyer/Planner monitors material requirements, places purchase orders, manages supplier relationships, and develops production schedules that optimize cost, quality, and delivery.

Employees in this role may progress to more senior supply chain positions or transition into leadership roles depending on performance, skills, and business needs. Potential growth opportunities include advancement to Senior Buyer/Planner, Materials Manager, or Supply Chain Manager roles; movement into Operations or Program Management; or transition into cross‑functional areas such as Production, Quality, or Engineering Support.

Purchasing & Supplier Management: Plan and release purchase orders for raw materials, components, and indirect supplies; negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery; track supplier performance and resolve quality, delivery, or invoicing issues.

Inventory & Material Planning: Monitor inventory levels, maintain accurate ERP/MRP planning parameters, and adjust schedules to minimize shortages, excess, or obsolescence.

Review material requirements, collaborate with production and engineering teams, and ensure supply is aligned with manufacturing demand and product changes.

Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and analyze reports on inventory turns, supplier on‑time delivery, and purchase price variance to drive visibility and decision‑making.

Process Improvement & Collaboration: Partner with cross‑functional teams to support new product introductions and engineering changes while driving continuous improvement in procurement and planning processes.

follow prescribed safety and environmental regulations.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field; 2-4 years of experience in procurement, planning, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.

Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).

Strong Excel and data analysis skills.

Familiarity with supplier negotiations, contract terms, and purchasing best practices.

Understanding of production scheduling and inventory management principles.

Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and implement process improvements.

Planning and organization

Full‑time, salaried‑exempt position. May require extended hours and occasional weekends to meet critical program milestones and customer requirements.

Desk situated on or near the manufacturing floor: The office location may vary by site, but this position is primarily desk‑based and located on or adjacent to the manufacturing floor. The employee frequently remains in a stationary position and operates a computer and other productivity tools. Periodic exposure to high noise from operating equipment, moving mechanical parts, nuisance dust, and common industrial chemicals used in manufacturing.

The role may involve frequent use of a computer and related equipment to enter and process data.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.