Materials Buyer I - PART-TIME

At Niagara, we\'re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

The Buyer I - Raw Materials is a key member of the Supply Chain Planning organization responsible for creating and executing raw material supply plans to support production requirements across Niagara\'s manufacturing network. The candidate for this position must be a self‑starter, capable of developing and achieving planning objectives in a fast‑paced environment while successfully interfacing with all levels of internal management. This position works closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, Transportation, Suppliers, and Master Planning to ensure uninterrupted raw material supply, accurate inventory management, and adherence to inventory policies that support customer service, operational efficiency, and cost objectives.

Review and plan raw material requirements to support production schedules and customer demand across assigned manufacturing facilities.

Maintain planning system parameters, including safety stock, replenishment cycles, lead times, and other planning attributes to support accurate MRP execution.

Monitor inventory levels and execute inventory policies to maintain supply continuity while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.

Analyze material requirements generated through MRP and take appropriate actions to mitigate shortages and support production needs.

Collaborate with Procurement, Buyers, Manufacturing, Master Planning, and Suppliers to ensure timely replenishment of raw materials.

Monitor changes in forecast, demand, production schedules and network requirements and proactively adjust material plans accordingly.

Support execution of BOM changes to ensure proper material consumption, inventory accuracy, and financial reporting compliance.

Identify, communicate, and help mitigate raw material supply risks that may impact production or customer service.

Optimize inventory and transportation costs by improving replenishment strategies, minimizing expedited shipments, and maximizing inventory efficiency.

Utilize Oracle, planning systems, Excel, and reporting tools to analyze supply performance and support operational decision‑making.

Serve as an effective liaison among Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Supply Chain Planning teams.

Develop and provide regular material forecasts to supplier to improve supply readiness.

Monitor supplier performance, service levels, and delivery reliability to identify supply risks and opportunities for improvement.

Support process improvement initiatives that enhance planning accuracy, automation, data quality, and supply chain performance.

Travel approximately 10% on average, or approximately two weeks annually.

0 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

0 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

2 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

2 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Travel approximately 10%.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong grasp of Microsoft Excel.

Data‑driven approach to problem solving.

Ability to determine when face‑to‑face, phone, email, or text communication is appropriate.

Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately.

Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively.

Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers.

Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products.

Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances.

Increases performance through greater efficiency.

Consistently looks for ways to improve one\'s self through growth and development opportunities.

Bachelor\'s Degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain or other related field

Bachelor\'s Degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain or other related field

Foreign Language

Regular full‑time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part‑time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time

Medical, including virtual care options

Dental

Health Savings Account with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements

Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability, critical illness and an accident plan

Special discount programs including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.

Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities

Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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