Buyer/Planner III

Busch Group•Virginia Beach, VA

3d•$78,000 - $89,000•Onsite

About The Position

Busch Vacuum Solutions is hiring a Buyer/Planner – Intercompany, Level 3, at its U.S. headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This role plans, coordinates, and executes purchasing activities supporting internal business-unit demand across global sites. It creates purchase orders, manages forecasts, balances supply and demand across intercompany transfers, and maintains material availability while optimizing inventory levels. The position owns intercompany planning strategy and execution, serves as a liaison between facilities, leads planning initiatives and supplier-management and cost-optimization efforts, coaches junior team members, and contributes to supply-chain process improvement. The targeted annual compensation range is $78,000–$89,000, depending on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. This is a direct-hire opportunity. The work takes place in a moderately controlled manufacturing environment with moderate noise, fumes, airborne particles, and nearby moving mechanical parts. Domestic travel of up to 20% may be required. Employees must maintain a valid driver's license meeting Busch insurance standards, have current U.S. work authorization, and be willing and able to wear required PPE. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
At least five years of purchasing, planning, or supply-chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Experience with SAP ERP and MRP systems.
Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy and accountability.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
Effective time management and prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate across teams and build strong working relationships.
Integrity, professionalism, and sound ethical judgment.
Self-motivation, a continuous-improvement mindset, and a proactive approach to work.
Stakeholder-management, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen and seven-year criminal-history check; most felonies are disqualifying, and misdemeanors are considered case by case.
Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 20% as business needs require.
Maintain a valid driver's license that meets Busch insurance standards throughout employment.
Current authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, and be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

CRM tools experience.
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
APICS procurement certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate internal demand requirements and generate purchase orders for intercompany materials.
Coordinate delivery timelines across global company sites.
Process and maintain accurate purchase orders and system data.
Resolve backorders, shipping delays, and purchase-order or invoicing discrepancies.
Work with receiving, warehouse, and quality teams to resolve non-conformance issues or returns.
Maintain supplier and item pricing and contract details in the ERP system.
Communicate delivery status, changes, and planning adjustments to internal customers and stakeholders.
Support supply planning through forecast analysis, safety stock, and demand signals.
Lead strategic initiatives for intercompany supply-chain integration.
Develop KPIs to measure intercompany material-flow performance.
Partner with sourcing and operations to drive cost savings and inventory turns.
Manage cross-site planning calendars and S&OP alignment.
Train and mentor junior buyers/planners.
Contribute to supply-chain process improvement and intercompany planning strategy and execution.