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Senior Buyer/Planner
On-site Lake Forest, CA
Salary Range: $80,000–$85,000 annually
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer/Planner to join our global supply chain team. This role is critical in managing purchasing and planning activities for finished goods sourced primarily from manufacturing sites in Asia . You will report to the Material Planning Supervisor and collaborate closely with the Senior Sourcing Manager and VP of Supply Chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee purchasing and planning of finished goods, ensuring timely communication with overseas manufacturers and global offices.
- Perform detailed reporting and data analysis, including inventory management and performance metrics, to ensure supply meets customer demand.
- Utilize ERP systems and advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) for reporting and analysis.
- Track and improve inventory accuracy and lead times; analyze thousands of active SKUs with complex product packages and components.
- Coordinate logistics for product movement from overseas manufacturing sites to corporate headquarters.
- Support field service and maintenance operations, including coordination with internal and outsourced technicians.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; APICS or CPM certification preferred.
- 5 years of experience in planning and buying, preferably in a global environment.
- Strong proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective communicator in a lean team environment.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and able to adhere to a hybrid work schedule.
Benefit offerings: include medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits, 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000