Purchasing Specialist II (US)

Planning Specialist II

Summary: The main function of the purchasing/ planning specialist is to provide data and analytical support to the planning team. This position will be responsible for utilizing SAP and Excel to create vendor forecasts, compiling data to understand supply gaps, working with vendors and planners to ensure orders are confirmed, and conduct ad hoc analysis to support informed decision-making.

Job Responsibilities:

· Develop and maintain vendor forecasts using SAP and Excel

· Compile and analyze data to identify and quantify potential supply gaps

· Monitor open orders and proactively follow up on confirmations, changes, or delays

· Support resolution of supply constraints by coordinating across procurement, planning, and supplier partners

· Conduct ad hoc analyses to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives

· Support invoice analysis and resolution

Skills:

· Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail

· Experience with MS Office, strong MS Excel skills necessary

· Ability to analyze supply plans and clearly articulate gaps

· SAP experience preferred

Education/Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in business field

· 1-2 years planning or procurement experience required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $16.71-$21.71/hr USD.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Our optional benefits can include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Tundra Technical Solutions (the operator of this Talent Community) is a global leader of contingent talent services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.

Salary : $17 - $22