Senior Buyer/Planner

HTI is assisting a global paper packaging manufacturer with their search for an experienced Senior Buyer/Planner for their start-up facility in Spartanburg, SC! The company offers excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and a positive, collaborative work culture.

• Base salary range: Approximately $85,000 - $95,000 / year, depending on experience
• Location: Spartanburg, SC
• Relocation allowance is available
• This is a direct hire, salaried, full-time position

SUMMARY:

The Senior Buyer/Planner is responsible for providing strategic coordination across supply chain services, including procurement, capacity planning, and service delivery. This role ensures the effective execution of high-value procurement activities, supports operational and market demand planning, and delivers best-practice supply chain strategies aligned with short- and long-term business objectives. A key focus is building strong relationships with Operations, Sales, and corporate functions to enable a proactive, customer-focused supply chain that supports the company's growth agenda.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 5 years of recent experience as a Buyer/Planner in the manufacturing industry, with at least 1-2 years in a Senior Buyer/Planner role.
• Experience with a paper converting, paper packaging, or paperboard/cardboard facility is strongly preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Management.
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficient in MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound decision-making and negotiation abilities.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Experience in inventory management, procurement, and planning.
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g. ISO, FSC Chain of Custody, H&S, QMS).

JOB DUTIES:

Supply and Capacity Planning

• Lead capacity and supply planning to meet customer and market demand.
• Communicate regularly with customers, ensuring accurate and timely communication of demand to Production leadership, and shipping/transportation/delivery requirements to the Warehouse team.
• Proactively manage supply gaps, shortfalls, and transitions, providing escalation support for key markets/customers.
• Participate in Supply Chain meetings, removing roadblocks and driving alignment across teams.

Procurement and Vendor Management

• Purchase raw materials and consumables in line with policy, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Monitor supplier performance and negotiate pricing and terms to optimize value and service.
• Manage and build supplier relationships.

System and Process Improvement

• Maintain and improve MRP system data accuracy and reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, cost control, and service delivery.

Inventory and Material Management

• Coordinate with Warehouse Supervisor to manage inventory levels, cycle counts, safety stock, and material availability to support production plans
• Analyze stock data to ensure alignment with targets and budgets; manage redundant materials per policy.
• Raise and manage material orders in the MRP system; monitor and expedite deliveries as needed.

Reporting and Analysis

• Provide regular reporting on supply, capacity, inventory, and performance metrics.
• Deliver ad hoc analysis and insights to support decision making and continuous improvement.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Coach supply chain team members, fostering a positive, high-performing culture.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and corporate functions to align Supply Chain strategies with business goals.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management processes.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, Health and Safety, QMS, FSC Chain of Custody, and audit requirements.
• Report hazards, incidents, and non-conformances; support corrective and preventive actions.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 401K with company match
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• EAP
• 3 weeks of PTO
• 11 Paid holidays