Buyer / Planner III

Vantedge Medical•Stockton, CA

1d•$85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Buyer/Planner III is responsible for managing MRP processes ensuring the timely release and execution of production work orders and supplier purchase orders. This position holds end-to-end accountability for optimizing supply and demand alignment, resolving production bottlenecks, and driving continuous improvement efforts. As a subject matter expert (SME) in MRP and capacity management, the Buyer/Planner III collaborates cross-functionally to improve delivery performance. The role also involves presenting insights and recommendations to leadership teams and providing thought leadership in process optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations management, or related field
4+ years proven experience in production planning and purchasing
4+ years of ERP/MRP systems experience
6+ years of supply chain experience
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure
Strong knowledge of production planning and purchasing principles, methodologies, and tools
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams
Proactive mindset and ability to anticipate potential production and purchasing issues and implement preventive measures
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is desirable
APICS certification a plus

Responsibilities

Manage MRP planner codes, ensuring accurate work order releases and seamless flow throughout the production process.
Continuously monitor MRP outputs to identify and resolve supply and demand imbalances, ensuring uninterrupted production operations.
Lead cross-functional efforts to identify root causes of customer delivery delays and implement corrective actions to improve on-time performance.
Address bottlenecks in supply, production, and logistics to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery.
Oversee capacity planning at both the equipment and line levels, ensuring optimal resource utilization and production scheduling.
Balance trade-offs between priorities, resource constraints, and customer demands to maintain production efficiency.
Primary contact for supplier relationship management and escalations in quality, service, or cost.
Creates and processes purchase orders, direct and indirect, in accordance with MRP or pull signals.
Manage exceptions with suppliers such as pull-ins, push-outs, and cancels of purchase orders to support service levels and optimized inventory.
Manage purchasing material master data in ERP.
Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies.
Lead initiatives to enhance MRP processes, improve planning accuracy, and optimize work order and purchase order execution
Drive improvements in inventory turnover and align stock levels with business objectives
Collaborate closely with account management, production, and logistics teams to align supply chain operations with customer delivery priorities.
Act as a key influencer in meetings, providing insights and leadership to drive cross-functional problem-solving efforts.
Prepare and deliver presentations to management teams on supply chain performance, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, offering data-driven recommendations and solutions.