Buyer / Planner I

TDK-Lambda Americas•Chula Vista, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

TDK-Lambda Americas is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Buyer/Planner to coordinate purchasing and material planning so materials and finished goods are available for operational needs and customer commitments. The role works with suppliers and internal teams to manage supply schedules, maintain accurate planning and purchasing information, identify potential supply risks, and support delivery and inventory goals. This is an in-office position in the San Diego, California area. The position reviews approved requisitions and MRP requirements, plans purchases based on demand and business priorities, prepares purchase orders and bid requests within assigned authority, and performs material planning and scheduling for assigned products. It monitors supplier commitments and shipment risks, maintains ERP records, analyzes demand and inventory data, investigates discrepancies, coordinates corrective actions and product changes, and supports supplier returns and Advance Shipping Notifications. TDK-Lambda Americas designs power supplies and power conversion technology for medical, industrial, defense, factory automation, and other mission-critical industries. The role offers opportunities to develop purchasing, planning, and supplier-management expertise within a global technology organization.

Requirements

Two years of experience in purchasing, material planning, inventory control, logistics, or a related supply-chain role; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Experience using an ERP system, including ERP/MRP systems, and maintaining accurate transactional or planning data.
Working understanding of purchasing, supply and demand, material planning, forecasting, replenishment, inventory management, and logistics.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, lookup functions such as XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, and sorting and filtering data.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to review numerical information, identify discrepancies, and prepare or interpret routine reports.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to obtain clarification and communicate issues professionally.
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently within established procedures and approval limits while escalating issues appropriately.
Proficiency with Outlook and other standard business applications, and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, operations, or a related field.
APICS/ASCM certification or other supply-chain education.

Responsibilities

Review approved requisitions and MRP requirements and plan purchases based on demand, inventory, lead times, and business priorities.
Confirm supplier pricing, availability, and delivery information.
Prepare and issue purchase orders and bid requests within assigned authority.
Perform material planning and scheduling for assigned products and apply planning parameters to support accurate MRP results.
Monitor supplier confirmations and open orders, coordinate delivery schedules, and expedite late or at-risk shipments.
Update ERP dates and records to keep information current.
Analyze demand, inventory, usage, and shipment data, and support management forecasting or projection requests.
Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to support material availability, customer requirements, and on-time shipment.
Investigate delivery, quality, invoice, and receipt discrepancies; coordinate corrective actions and escalate issues as appropriate.
Coordinate authorized product changes as required.
Coordinate supplier returns with the supplier, Quality, and Warehouse for NCMRs and other situations, including replacement orders, credits, and follow-up.
Monitor and process Advance Shipping Notifications (ASNs).
Perform other related duties as assigned.